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|''Impermanence'' | |'''''Impermanence'''''<br/>Everything is constantly changing, so accept and embrace change. | ||
|'''Eternalism'''<br/>The belief in unchanging, eternal substances or entities (like a soul), directly contradicting the principle of impermanence. | |'''Eternalism'''<br/>The belief in unchanging, eternal substances or entities (like a soul), directly contradicting the principle of impermanence. | ||
|'''Nihilism'''<br/>The belief that life is meaningless, while recognizing the fleeting nature of phenomena, can lead to a sense of despair or apathy. | |'''Nihilism'''<br/>The belief that life is meaningless, while recognizing the fleeting nature of phenomena, can lead to a sense of despair or apathy. | ||
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|''Non-Attachment'' | |'''''Non-Attachment'''''<br/>Let go of your attachments to people, things, thoughts, and feelings. | ||
|'''Attachment'''<br/>The overt habit of clinging desperately to people, experiences, material possessions, ideas, etc., mistaking possession for happiness | |'''Attachment'''<br/>The overt habit of clinging desperately to people, experiences, material possessions, ideas, etc., mistaking possession for happiness | ||
|'''Apathy or Neglect'''<br/>When non-attachment deteriorates into neglect of responsibilities or lack of care for oneself and others, confusing detachment with disregard | |'''Apathy or Neglect'''<br/>When non-attachment deteriorates into neglect of responsibilities or lack of care for oneself and others, confusing detachment with disregard | ||
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|''Non-Seeking'' | |'''''Non-Seeking'''''<br/>Find contentment in the present moment, without constant longing for something else. | ||
|'''Obsessive Seeking'''<br/>Constantly seeking or desiring something else, perpetually dissatisfied, never being content with what is present | |'''Obsessive Seeking'''<br/>Constantly seeking or desiring something else, perpetually dissatisfied, never being content with what is present | ||
|'''Passivity'''<br/>When the practice of non-seeking evolves into passivity or lack of initiative in life, leading to stagnation rather than contentment | |'''Passivity'''<br/>When the practice of non-seeking evolves into passivity or lack of initiative in life, leading to stagnation rather than contentment | ||
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|''Non-Aversion'' | |'''''Non-Aversion'''''<br/>Accept and face uncomfortable situations, feelings, or thoughts. | ||
|'''Aversion'''<br/>The overt habit of rejecting, avoiding, or being repelled by certain experiences, mistaking avoidance for peace | |'''Aversion'''<br/>The overt habit of rejecting, avoiding, or being repelled by certain experiences, mistaking avoidance for peace | ||
|'''Tolerance of Harm'''<br/>When the practice of non-aversion leads to tolerating harmful situations or behaviors, misunderstanding acceptance for complacency | |'''Tolerance of Harm'''<br/>When the practice of non-aversion leads to tolerating harmful situations or behaviors, misunderstanding acceptance for complacency | ||
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|''Equanimity'' | |'''''Equanimity'''''<br/>Remain balanced and undisturbed regardless of the ups and downs of life. | ||
|'''Extreme Bias or Prejudice'''<br/>Becoming extremely attached to or repelled by certain individuals or situations, undermining the tranquil balance that equanimity brings | |'''Extreme Bias or Prejudice'''<br/>Becoming extremely attached to or repelled by certain individuals or situations, undermining the tranquil balance that equanimity brings | ||
|'''Disconnection'''<br/>When a balanced and impartial state of mind deteriorates into a detached, indifferent, and disengaged attitude | |'''Disconnection'''<br/>When a balanced and impartial state of mind deteriorates into a detached, indifferent, and disengaged attitude | ||