PRIMARY READING: Mula Sutta (“Roots”) - Anguttara Nikaya 3.69
Three Afflictions (kleśa) also called ‘Poisons’ (triviṣa)
• Raga - Attraction [to sensual objects]
• Dvesha - Aversion [to sensual objects]
• Moha - Confusion [as to the nature of the self]
Three Realms (dhātu)
• Kāmadhātu - Realm of Desire [for sensual objects]
• Rūpadhātu - Realm of Form (i.e. The Four Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind)
• Ārūpyadhātu - Formless Realm [such as space]