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Awakening Of The Heart

by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Indexed Notes by Topic

Three Poisons

Definition:

  1. Buddhism speaks of the three poisons of desire, hatred, and ignorance.

Insights:

  1. The three poisons have the power to destroy ourselves, but also our relationships.
  2. To live in the present moment is to accept and face the poisons as they arrive in our minds, but it also means observing the wonderful things in life and working to protect them.

Principles:

  1. Observe and meditate on the poisons to transform them.