In Buddhism, the Pali word kilesa (Sanskrit: kleśa or klesha) is used to mean "defilements" or "corruptions". Three main kinds of kilesa are: Statues of Buddha such as this, the Tian Tan Buddha statue in Hong Kong, remind followers to practice right living. ... The Sanskrit language (Skt. ...

1. lobha: greed, lust (rāga), attachment. (Compare rajas.)
2. dosa: hatred, aversion.
3. moha: delusion, sloth, ignorance (avijjā). (Compare tamas.)

The Sanskrit word guna (guṇa) has the basic meaning of string or a single thread or strand of a cord or twine. In more abstract uses, it may mean a subdivision, species, kind, and generally quality. // In Classical literature In Classical literature (e. ... The Sanskrit word guna (guṇa) has the basic meaning of string or a single thread or strand of a cord or twine. In more abstract uses, it may mean a subdivision, species, kind, and generally quality. // In Classical literature In Classical literature (e. ...

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• Kilesa māra
• Practicing for the extinction of kilesa
• The ten kilesa
• DHAMMA NET
  • Abhidhamma chapter 2: cetasikas and akusala cetasikas
  • Abhidhamma chapter 5: carita