The Six Tendencies and the Six F’s

In early Buddhism, the roots of suffering are described as latent tendencies (anusaya): subtle, often unconscious patterns that shape our perceptions, reactions, and relationships with the world. These seeds of suffering are not always visible on the surface—they emerge under pressure, during conflict, in craving, and in collapse.

In contemporary Neuroscience and Trauma Theory, we encounter another framework for understanding the hidden drives behind our behaviour: the six F’s: —