The Kleśas - The 5 Fundamental Causes of Suffering

 
 
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AVIDYA - Mispercpetion of Reality

Ignorance, misconceptions, misunderstandings, incorrect knowledge are the opposite of Vidya.

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DVESA - Aversion

The expectation of pain that causes us to avoid something even if there is no longer a problem.

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ASMITA - Confused Self Image

The veil sometimes causes one to forget their true identity, whether too big or too small.

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ABVHINIVESA - Fear (of Ending), Death or the Unknown

What keeps us from living a full and rich life due to attachment to the idea that it will end or repeat.

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RAGA - Craving

The desire to repeat something that once provided a good feeling or pleasant sensation. From recurring desire to full-blown addiction