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The Relevance of the Kleshas Today

The Relevance of the Kleshas Today

Though ancient, the teachings of the Kleshas are profoundly relevant. Western culture often encourages us to ignore pain, but true happiness comes from facing suffering, not hiding from it. “Rent, don’t buy” when it comes to pain and suffering.

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Known as the “five obstacles” in yogic and Buddhist philosophy, the Kelshas are believed to be the root causes of human suffering, clouding our understanding and leading to attachment, aversion, and pain.

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