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| − | Śāṭhya (Sanskrit; Tibetan phonetic: yo) is a Buddhist term translated as "hypocrisy", "dishonesty", "deception", or "concealment of shortcomings". It is identified as one of the [[Mental factors|twenty subsidiary unwholesome mental factors]] within the [[Mahayana]] [[Abhidharma]] teachings. In this context, it is defined as concealing ones own faults because of a desire for things such as honor and material gain. | + | '''[[Śāṭhya]]''' ([[Sanskrit]]; [[Tibetan]] phonetic: yo) is a [[Buddhist]] term translated as "[[hypocrisy]]", "[[dishonesty]]", "[[deception]]", or "[[concealment]] of shortcomings". It is identified as one of the [[Mental factors|twenty subsidiary unwholesome mental factors]] within the [[Mahayana]] [[Abhidharma]] teachings. In this context, it is defined as concealing ones own faults because of a [[desire]] for things such as {{Wiki|honor}} and material gain. |
== Definitions == | == Definitions == | ||
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The [[Abhidharma-samuccaya]] states: | The [[Abhidharma-samuccaya]] states: | ||
| − | : What is dishonesty? In one's desire for wealth and honor, one deceitfully makes non-virtue seem virtuous by associating with both attachment ([[Raga]]) and ignorance ([[Moha]]). It provides an obstacle for getting good counsel. | + | : What is [[dishonesty]]? In one's [[desire]] for [[wealth]] and {{Wiki|honor}}, one deceitfully makes [[non-virtue]] seem [[virtuous]] by associating with both [[attachment]] ([[Raga]]) and [[ignorance]] ([[Moha]]). It provides an [[obstacle]] for getting good counsel. |
[[Alexander Berzin]] explains: | [[Alexander Berzin]] explains: | ||
| − | : Concealment of shortcomings (g.yo) is a part of longing desire ([[Raga]]) and naivety ([[Moha]]). Because of excessive attachment to our material gain and the respect we receive, this is the state of mind to hide our shortcomings and faults from others. | + | : [[Concealment]] of shortcomings ([[g.yo]]) is a part of longing [[desire]] ([[Raga]]) and {{Wiki|naivety}} ([[Moha]]). Because of excessive [[attachment]] to our material gain and the [[respect]] we receive, this is the [[state of mind]] to hide our shortcomings and faults from others. |
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Latest revision as of 02:44, 10 October 2014
Śāṭhya (Sanskrit; Tibetan phonetic: yo) is a Buddhist term translated as "hypocrisy", "dishonesty", "deception", or "concealment of shortcomings". It is identified as one of the twenty subsidiary unwholesome mental factors within the Mahayana Abhidharma teachings. In this context, it is defined as concealing ones own faults because of a desire for things such as honor and material gain.
Definitions
The Abhidharma-samuccaya states:
- What is dishonesty? In one's desire for wealth and honor, one deceitfully makes non-virtue seem virtuous by associating with both attachment (Raga) and ignorance (Moha). It provides an obstacle for getting good counsel.
Alexander Berzin explains:
- Concealment of shortcomings (g.yo) is a part of longing desire (Raga) and naivety (Moha). Because of excessive attachment to our material gain and the respect we receive, this is the state of mind to hide our shortcomings and faults from others.
