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108 Buddhist Contemplations on Delusion in the Digital Age
Introduction: Delusion (moha) , together with greed (lobha) and hatred (dosa) , forms the three unwholesome roots that perpetuate suffering. Delusion fundamentally obscures the mind’s ability to see reality clearly, it is not mere ignorance of facts but a deep misperception that distorts all experience. In the context of the digital age, where screens and…
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108 Contemplations on Loving-Kindness (Metta)
108 Contemplations on Loving-Kindness (Metta): A Guide The number 108 holds symbolic significance in later Buddhist traditions, often associated with the 108 defilements or earthly desires that beings must overcome. In this spirit, we present 108 contemplations on loving-kindness, a systematic exploration of the heart’s most sublime quality. Loving-kindness, known as Metta [mettā] in Pali,…
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108 Buddhist Contemplations on Hatred or Aversion (Dosa)
Introduction: Understanding the Poison of Hatred Within the core framework of Buddhist psychology, hatred, known in Pali as dosa, is identified as one of the Three Poisons (lobha, dosa, moha) that perpetuate suffering and bind beings to the cycle of samsara. More than a passing emotion, dosa is a fundamental mental state of aversion: a…
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108 Buddhist Contemplations on Greed: A Path to Recognition and Freedom
Introduction: Understanding Greed (Lobha) in Buddhist Teachings In the profound framework of Buddhist psychology and ethics, greed is identified as one of the most fundamental and corrosive forces binding beings to suffering. Known in Pali as lobha, greed is far more than a simple desire for material wealth; it is the primal force of craving,…