The Three Poisons

This is one of the most core teachings of the Buddha, and points toward the ways in which we create suffering. Sometimes called the three unwholesome roots, these are three qualities which must be uprooted if we are to achieve liberation from the cycle of suffering.

Craving

When we experience something pleasant, we crave and cling. The Buddha taught that we can want something in a healthy way, but we can also fall into this craving and grasping. Sometimes this is obvious, but other times it may be more subtle. We can see the way in which we are constantly leaning toward something in the future. As we understand the marks of existence, we can see how futile this craving and clinging is.

Aversion

Aversion is a similar reaction as craving, and may be understood as the other side of the same coin. When we experience something unpleasant, we avert from it. Another way to understand this may be that we crave to feel differently. We can see this arise in our experience, as we respond with aversion rather than compassion to difficulties.

Delusion

The final mark of existence is delusion or ignorance. Although this may seem harsh, this is the teaching that we don’t see things clearly as they are. Delusion is the opposite of wise view, and it is through mindfulness practice that we begin to tune into the deeper nature of experience.

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