Someone in Facebook thinks that one should shun attachment at all cost. By shunning attachment, that probably means one should go for detachment. According to Buddhist teaching, attachment is an obstacle to a happy, serene and fulfilled life. In the normal sense of attachment and detachment, they are like two different sides of a coin. One is pulling the guitar strings too tight and the other, too loose. Attachment no doubt causes pain and suffering when one starts clinging and can't let go. Similarly, detachment to the extent of being indifferent and uncaring causes as much anguish. The trick for normal people perhaps is to be aware of their attachment and be wise enough to let go and become detached when the situation demands it but do not become indifferent or uncaring in the process. Otherwise, one should consider the Buddhist idea of nekkhamma. Nekkhamma is a Pali word. Said to mean renunciation, it conveys the meaning of giving up the world and leading a holy life or freedom from lust, craving and desires. The idea is said to be linked to the idea of detachment or non-attachment; though probalby, the word non-attachment is more suitable. Then, living a mundane life, one can consider being wisely attached only to become non-attached accordingly.
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