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Noun
1. worldly desires; evil passions; appetites of the flesh
Noun
2. klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)Buddhism
Wikipedia definition
3. Kleshas (Buddhism)Kleshas, in Buddhism, are mental states that cloud the mind and manifest in unwholesome actions. Kleshas include states of mind such as anxiety, fear, anger, jealousy, desire, depression, etc. Contemporary translators use a variety of English words to translate the term kleshas, such as: afflictions, defilements, destructive emotions, disturbing emotions, negative emotions, mind poisons, etc.
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Other forms
煩惱 【ぼんのう】
Notes
煩惱: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.

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