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*The three main disturbing emotions are [[ignorance]], attachment and aversion.
*The three main disturbing emotions are [[ignorance]], attachment and aversion.
*When classified as five, [[pride]] and [[jealousy]] are added.
*When classified as five, [[pride]] and [[jealousy]] are added. Pride is a combination of ignorance and attachment, and jealousy is a combination of attachment and aggression.


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Revision as of 11:57, 23 February 2007

Disturbing emotions (Skt. klesha; Tib. nyönmong; nyon mongs) - the negative destructive emotions which are the cause of suffering.

  • The three main disturbing emotions are ignorance, attachment and aversion.
  • When classified as five, pride and jealousy are added. Pride is a combination of ignorance and attachment, and jealousy is a combination of attachment and aggression.