Three Poisons
The "Three Poisons" are one of the fundamental concepts in Buddhism, referring to the three mental states that are considered to be the root of all suffering and negative karma.
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The "Three Poisons" are one of the fundamental concepts in Buddhism, referring to the three mental states that are considered to be the root of all suffering and negative karma.
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