Destructive emotions

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.