Nyanatiloka Buddhist Dictionary

Thus, greedlessness (alobha) is a name for unselfishness, liberality, etc., hatelessness (adosa) for kindness orgoodwill (mettá), undeludedness (amoha) for wisdom (paññá)."The perception of impurity is to be developed in order to overcome greed (lust); loving-kindness in order toovercome hate; wisdom in order to overcome delusion" (A. VI, 107)."Killing, stealing, unlawful sexual intercourse, lying, tale-bearing, harsh language, frivolous talk,covetousness, ill-will and wrong views (s. kammapatha), these things are due either to greed, or hate, ordelusion" (A. X, 174)."Enraptured with lust (greed), enraged with hate, blinded by delusion, overwhelmed, with mind ensnared,man aims at his own ruin, at others' ruin, at the ruin of both, and he experiences mental pain and grief. Andhe follows evil ways in deeds, words and thought... And he really knows neither his own welfare, nor thewelfare of others, nor the welfare of both. These things make him blind and ignorant, hinder his knowledge,are painful, and do not lead him to peace."The presence or absence of the 3 unwholesome roots forms part of the mind contemplation in theSatipatthána Sutta (M. 10). They are also used for the classification of unwholesome consciousness (s. Tab.I).See The Roots of Good and Evil, by Nyanaponika Thera (WHEEL 251/253).multiformity-perceptions: nánatta-saññá; s. jhána (5).mundane: lokiya (q.v.).mutability: Contemplation of: viparinámanupassaná: see vipassaná.A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z