Ignorance and the root of suffering?

Searching the Pali Canon for the "root of suffering", we find the direct definition only occurs in a few suttas: * delight is the root of suffering (MN1 ) * attachment is the root of suffering (MN105 , MN66 ) * desire is the root of suffering ([MN42.11]) * what is greed? ... that which is...root of suffering (Vb17 ) We also have that ignorance is simply one product of dependent origination (SN 22.81): > And that craving, that feeling, that contact, and that **ignorance** are also impermanent, conditioned, and dependently originated . Ignorance does indeed result in suffering, but to claim it as the *root of suffering* feels a bit misleading. **Can one assert “ignorance is the root of suffering?”** **Can one assert “ignorance is NOT the root of suffering?”** In your answers, kindly include actual sutta references, preferably from the Pali Canon. This is necessary to avoid arguing about personal interpretation since supported translations are provided by ordained and well-respected monks. As a Sangha, we have to respect and uphold the Dhamma. 🙏