Difference between revisions of "Attachment"
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:See also: {{Wiki|Attachment theory}}<br/> | :See also: {{Wiki|Attachment theory}}<br/> | ||
| − | '''[[Attachment]]''': A deluded [[Mental factor]] or [[Perception]] that observes a [[person]] or [[object]] and regards it as a [[cause]] or source of [[Happiness]], and wishes for it. | + | '''[[Attachment]]''': A deluded [[Mental factor]] or [[Perception]] that observes a [[person]] or [[object]] and regards it as a [[cause]] or source of [[Happiness]], and wishes for it. A deluded [[mental factor]] that observes a contaminated [[object]], regards it as a [[cause]] of [[happiness]], and wishes for it. |
| − | Definition: Exaggerated not wanting to be separated from someone or something. (Exact opposite of [[Aversion]]) Because the label of "[[pleasant]]" is very {{Wiki|relative}} and based upon limited [[information]], [[Attachment]] includes an aspect of {{Wiki|exaggeration}} or "projection". | + | [[Definition]]: Exaggerated not wanting to be separated from someone or something. (Exact opposite of [[Aversion]]) Because the label of "[[pleasant]]" is very {{Wiki|relative}} and based upon limited [[information]], [[Attachment]] includes an aspect of {{Wiki|exaggeration}} or "projection". |
Near "enemy" (or not to be confused with): {{Wiki|Real}} [[appreciation]], [[love]] and [[compassion]]. | Near "enemy" (or not to be confused with): {{Wiki|Real}} [[appreciation]], [[love]] and [[compassion]]. | ||
| − | Opposite: Wanting to be separated from someone or something: aversion. | + | Opposite: Wanting to be separated from someone or something: [[aversion]]. |
Main quality: {{Wiki|exaggeration}} of positive qualities, which can only lead to disappointment. Falling in [[love]] will usually fit very well in this category. | Main quality: {{Wiki|exaggeration}} of positive qualities, which can only lead to disappointment. Falling in [[love]] will usually fit very well in this category. | ||
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Revision as of 02:24, 21 February 2014
- See also: Attachment theory
Attachment: A deluded Mental factor or Perception that observes a person or object and regards it as a cause or source of Happiness, and wishes for it. A deluded mental factor that observes a contaminated object, regards it as a cause of happiness, and wishes for it.
Definition: Exaggerated not wanting to be separated from someone or something. (Exact opposite of Aversion) Because the label of "pleasant" is very relative and based upon limited information, Attachment includes an aspect of exaggeration or "projection".
Near "enemy" (or not to be confused with): Real appreciation, love and compassion. Opposite: Wanting to be separated from someone or something: aversion. Main quality: exaggeration of positive qualities, which can only lead to disappointment. Falling in love will usually fit very well in this category.
