What are kleshas in Buddhism?
Kleshas are mental states that cloud the mind and manifest in unwholesome actions. These include anxiety, fear, anger, jealousy, and desire which drive internal turmoil to external behavior.
Questions about Kleshas (Buddhism)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Rhys Davids and Stede publish their Pali-English Dictionary entry for kilesa?
Rhys Davids and Stede published their Pali-English Dictionary between 1921 and 1925 with an entry for kilesa on page 217 of their dictionary.
How does the Abhidhamma Pitaka classify defilements?
The Abhidhamma Pitaka's Dhammasangani enumerates ten defilements starting from greed lobha hatred dosa and delusion moha. Conceit māna wrong views micchāditthi doubt vicikicchā torpor thīna restlessness uddhacca shamelessness ahirika and recklessness anottappa complete this classification system.
Who translated the Visuddhimagga text in 1991?
Bhikkhu BhanteÑāamoli translated the 5th-century CE commentarial Visuddhimagga in 1991 for BPS Pariyatti. This text divides twelve factors into three rounds including ignorance craving and clinging as the round of defilements.
What are the five poisons in Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana tradition identifies ignorance attachment and aversion as the three poisons known as triviśa which form the basis for all other kleshas. Pride and jealousy join them to create the five poisons that dull the mind and form the basis for unwholesome actions.