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Transforming the three poisons

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This collection of [Dhamma Lists](http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/books-articles/dhamma-lists/) includes the following, > Three Poisons/Defilements (*Kilesas* – lit. torments of the mind) > 1. Greed (*lobha*) – mindfulness transforms this into Faith 2. Aversion/hatred (*dosa*) – mindfulness transforms this into discriminating Wisdom 3. Delusion (*moha*) – mindfulness transforms this into Equanimity What do the statements like "mindfulness transforms this into Faith" mean? Where else (in literature) is this explained? Why these particular pairs (Faith from Greed, Wisdom from Aversion, and Equanimity from Delusion), what is the connection or how is the transformation between each pair? --- Wikipedia gave a **different** set of pairs as [Opposite wholesome qualities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_poisons_(Buddhism)#Opposite_wholesome_qualities) , which seem more obviously connected/related/opposite than the pairs or "transformations" listed above: > The three wholesome mental factors that are identified as the opposites of the three poisons are: > - amoha (non-bewilderment); prajna (wisdom) - alobha (non-attachment) - adveṣa (non-aggression, lack of hatred); mettā (loving-kindness) >The principal aim of the Buddhist path is to cultivate these and related positive qualities.
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Jul 4, 2015, 06:18 PM
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