Three Mental Poisons

[darrellkitchen]

Attachment, Hostility and Ignorance

Attachment can also mean lust, desire and greed.
Hostility can also mean hatred, anger and aversion.
Ignorance can also mean delusion, confusion and stupidity.

With loving-kindness and compassion,

Darrell

[Muugokszhiion]

Absolutely, that is very true! All three can lead to evil or sadness, both of which have the capacity to not only harm the self, but others as well. Good observation!

[Sebbi]

Let us not dwell on the poisons but the cures.


Generosity or selflesness and altruism.
Compassion
Understanding or empathy.

Blessings

Sebbu

[darrellkitchen]

Various Antidotes to the Three Mental Poisons

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Attachment:
o Contemplation of Impermenance,
o understanding karma,
o a realization of emptiness.

Hostility:
o Patience,
o loving-kindness,
o forgiveness,
o cultivating friendships.

Ignorance:
o Wisdom,
o selflessness,
o correct view,
o correct intention.


With loving-kindness and compassion,

Darrell

[cerridwen]

so very true...