People typically like when things are going well in their lives to have things remain the same; hopping that nothing is going to change. But life is not unchanging. Every thing is impermanent. Therefore when circumstances change, like getting older, getting sick, losing a job, etc, people suffer from the change since they were hopping that their situation was going to stay the same forever.
Tornadoes cause physical suffering for those who have been injured. They cause emotional suffering for those who have lost their homes, livelihoods, pets, friends, or loved ones.
Actually, he only gave one (root) cause of suffering, craving.
No. Science does not cause suffering. The uses to which it is put may do so, as with any tool.
Attachment.
sin!
sin
no, just an effect.
Once he became aware of the suffering of humanity he sought first the cause and then the cure. The cause was desire and the cure was to defeat suffering by the Eightfold path .
If the cause is desire then the end of suffering is the end of desire. The Noble Truths then suggest that following the Eightfold paths the road to ending desire.
Human race's stupidity and ignorance.
Yes, this is altogether possible. If you find the cocaine business morally wrong, than trying to involve yourself in a relationship with the girl will cause both parties suffering. It will cause you suffering as your conscience suffers, and will cause her suffering with a conflict of values.
The root cause of all suffering is typically identified as desire or attachment. When individuals become attached to particular outcomes or possessions, they set themselves up for disappointment and suffering when those desires are not met. Buddhists believe that by releasing attachment and desire, one can alleviate suffering.