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| − | [[Delusion]]; A [[mental factor]] that arises from inappropriate [[attention]] and functions to make the [[mind]] unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main [[delusions]]: [[ignorance]], desirous [[attachment]], and [[anger]]. From these arise all the other [[delusions]], such as [[jealousy]], [[pride]], and deluded [[doubt]]. See also Innate [[delusions]] and Intellectually-formed [[delusions]]. A [[mental factor]] that arises from inappropriate [[attention]] and functions to make the [[mind]] unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main [[delusions]]: [[ignorance]], desirous [[attachment]], and [[anger]]. From these arise all the other [[delusions]], such as [[jealousy]], [[pride]], and [[deluded doubt]]. See also Innate [[delusions]] and Intellectually-formed [[delusions]]. | + | [[Delusion]]; A [[form]] of [[ignorance]] ([[avidya]]). Along with [[anger]] and [[desire]], it is one of the three forces that [[cause]] [[reincarnation]]. . A [[mental factor]] that arises from inappropriate [[attention]] and functions to make the [[mind]] unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main [[delusions]]: [[ignorance]], desirous [[attachment]], and [[anger]]. From these arise all the other [[delusions]], such as [[jealousy]], [[pride]], and deluded [[doubt]]. See also Innate [[delusions]] and Intellectually-formed [[delusions]]. A [[mental factor]] that arises from inappropriate [[attention]] and functions to make the [[mind]] unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main [[delusions]]: [[ignorance]], desirous [[attachment]], and [[anger]]. From these arise all the other [[delusions]], such as [[jealousy]], [[pride]], and [[deluded doubt]]. See also Innate [[delusions]] and Intellectually-formed [[delusions]]. |
It means the persistent [[belief]] in something false and distorted. We have to observe and think in an [[objective]] and [[rational]] [[manner]], so as to avoid prejudice and misunderstanding. For instance, if we don't believe in [[cause and effect]], and then commit offence frequently and heavily, we will [[suffer]] from the retribution. | It means the persistent [[belief]] in something false and distorted. We have to observe and think in an [[objective]] and [[rational]] [[manner]], so as to avoid prejudice and misunderstanding. For instance, if we don't believe in [[cause and effect]], and then commit offence frequently and heavily, we will [[suffer]] from the retribution. | ||
Revision as of 19:07, 27 March 2014
Delusion; A form of ignorance (avidya). Along with anger and desire, it is one of the three forces that cause reincarnation. . A mental factor that arises from inappropriate attention and functions to make the mind unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main delusions: ignorance, desirous attachment, and anger. From these arise all the other delusions, such as jealousy, pride, and deluded doubt. See also Innate delusions and Intellectually-formed delusions. A mental factor that arises from inappropriate attention and functions to make the mind unpeaceful and uncontrolled. There are three main delusions: ignorance, desirous attachment, and anger. From these arise all the other delusions, such as jealousy, pride, and deluded doubt. See also Innate delusions and Intellectually-formed delusions.
It means the persistent belief in something false and distorted. We have to observe and think in an objective and rational manner, so as to avoid prejudice and misunderstanding. For instance, if we don't believe in cause and effect, and then commit offence frequently and heavily, we will suffer from the retribution.
