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無明習氣

Pronunciations

Basic Meaning: karmic impressions of nescience

Senses:

  • The fundamental tendencies of human beings toward delusion and passionate attachment that remain even after one has removed or conquered the explicit passions (Skt. *avidyavāsanā). See also: mental disturbances of nescience 無明惑, cognitive hindrances 所知障 [Paul Swanson]
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    Entry created: 2008-03-03