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In Buddhist thought, one of the afflictions (Kleshas) is that of Attachment to a desire (Raga). It is seen as just as debilitating as other Kleshas (Ignorance,
by somberi 9y ago
In Buddhist thought, one of the afflictions (Kleshas) is that of Attachment to a desire (Raga). It is seen as just as debilitating as other Kleshas (Ignorance, Ego, Aversion and Clinging).
For Raga, it prescribes the following mind exercise:
-Observe your mind – what is it drawn to?
-Recognize the desire you feel (This being the core of the affliction called Raga)
-Give this feeling a name and a space inside you
Now observe what happens if you don’t automatically follow through with it. Experience what it’s like to create some space between feeling a want/need and acting on it.
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- jamesblonde 9y agoI like the word 'cathect'to describe this, although it is more to do with objects of your thoughts, not just the feelings themselves.