No Real Peace Unless Root Problem Is Solved

We tend to feel that the problems humans face are only marital, financial, health, psychological, interpersonal relationship issues, etc., because those are what we can feel, see and observe consciously. Thus, we try our best to address those issues. Yet, the root of mankind’s problems is beyond what is seen on the surface. As with any other problem, it is not enough to only treat the symptoms, but we have to fix the problem at its root. So what exactly is the root to all human problems? What is the antidote to the root problem? What is the key to true peace, freedom, joy and meaning of life?