Three poisons

[1][3] The three poisons are symbolically shown at the center of the Buddhist Bhavachakra artwork, with the rooster, snake, and pig, representing greed, ill-will and delusion respectively.

[4][5] In the Buddhist teachings, the three poisons (of ignorance, attachment, and aversion) are the primary causes that keep sentient beings trapped in samsara.

[1][8][9] The three wholesome mental factors that are identified as the opposites of the three poisons are:[10][11] The Buddhist path considers these essential for liberation.

triviṣa; Tibetan: dug gsum) in the Mahayana tradition and as the three unwholesome roots (Pāli, akusala-mūla; Skt.

The Sanskrit, Pali, and Tibetan terms for each of the three poisons are as follows: In the Mahayana tradition moha is identified as a subcategory of avidya.