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obscurations of not knowing

TECHNICAL TERM DETAILS (English)

Term obscurations of not knowing
Tibetan mi-shes sgrib
Sanskrit
Pali
Definition Mental blocks that come from not knowing the Dharma in general or specifically not knowing about the emotional and cognitive obscurations. These mental blocks prevent the attainment of liberation and enlightenment.

TRANSLATIONS

German Schleier des Nicht-Wissens
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Russian омрачения незнания