Three Poisons, Three Evil Roots, Three Fires: 1 definition
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Three Poisons means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Buddhist Door: Glossaryor Three Roots 1. Greed or wrong desire 2. Hatred or anger 3. Illusion or stupidity or ignorance These are the source of all the passions and delusions.Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThe three (evil) roots, i.e. desire, hate and stupidity. Another group is the three grades of good "roots" or abilities, i.e. superior, medium and inferior.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Three.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Eliminating the three poisons from the kṣetra < [Part 1 - Eliminating the three poisons]
VI. Where the destruction of the traces is located < [VIII. Destroying the traces of the conflicting emotions]
Part 2 - The nine notions according to the Mahāyana < [Chapter XXXV - The Nine Horrible Notions]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b - The basis of the confusion in the eight consciousnesses < [B. The extended explanation of the particulars]
Part 1b.2a - The root, ignorance < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
D. The dedication of merit < [Chapter XI - Meditation, the Chapter of Spotless dhyana]
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) (by Anjana Chakraborty)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.230 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
Verse 2.231 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
Verse 3.153 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]