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Unwholesome factors in Buddhism

  • Avidyā (Buddhism)The Sanskrit word avidyā appears in the Rigveda, a collection of ancient hymns dating back to the second millennium BCE.
  • Kleshas (Buddhism)In Buddhism, mental states that cloud the mind manifest in unwholesome actions. Kleshas include states of mind such as anxiety, fear, anger, jealousy, and…