貪とん瞋じん痴ち

noun

the three poisons (Buddhism)

Buddhist term for the three fundamental mental afflictions: greed (貪欲), hatred (瞋恚), and delusion (愚痴). Often explained as the root of suffering. Used in doctrinal contexts.

See also: 煩悩 · 三毒

• 仏ぶっ教きょうでは、貪とん瞋じん痴ちを三さん毒どくと呼よび、苦くるしみの原げん因いんと説とく。

  In Buddhism, the three poisons—greed, hatred, and delusion—are taught as the cause of suffering.