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Lust, Hatred and Delusion

Aṅguttara Nikāya 37 (III, 68)

  • Lust
    is hard to remove but not so blameable.
    arises through improper attention to a beautiful object.
    ceases through proper attention to a foul object

  • Hatred
    is easy to remove and is very blameable.
    arises through improper attention to a foul object.
    ceases through the cultivation of loving-kindness.

  • Delusion
    is both hard to remove and very blameable.
    arises through improper attention.
    ceases through proper attention