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The Buddha describes the three kinds of craving - 1) craving for sensual pleasures, 2) craving for becoming, and 3) craving for non-becoming.
Taṇhā sutta - Craving
This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant, as I have heard:
"Bhikkhus, there are these three kinds of craving. What three? Craving for sensual pleasures, craving for becoming, and craving for non-becoming. These, bhikkhus, are the three kinds of craving."
The Blessed One spoke on this matter. In this regard, it is said:
"Fettered by the bond of craving, with minds inflamed by lust for becoming and non-becoming; Under the influence of Māra's snare, these people find no security from bondage; Sentient beings continue in cyclic existence, leading to birth and death.
But those who have given up craving, free from desire for repeated existence; They in this world have truly crossed over, with the wearing away of the defilements."
This matter too was spoken by the Blessed One, as I have heard.