| Delusion | Description | Antidote |
|---|---|---|
| Ignorance (Avidya) | Lack of understanding of the true nature of reality. | Wisdom (Prajna): Developing insight into the nature of reality, especially the understanding of emptiness (shunyata). |
| Attachment (Raga) | Excessive desire for and clinging to worldly objects and experiences. | Detachment (Vairagya) or Generosity (Dana): Cultivating a sense of detachment from worldly desires and practicing generosity. |
| Aversion (Dvesha) | Strong dislike or hatred towards objects, people, or experiences. | Loving-kindness (Metta) or Patience (Kshanti): Developing love and kindness towards others and practicing patience. |
| Pride (Mada) | Inflated sense of self-importance and superiority over others. | Humility (Nimrata): Cultivating humility and recognizing the equality of all beings. |
| Doubt (Vichikitsa) | Lack of confidence in the teachings, the path, or oneself. | Confidence (Shraddha) or Faith (Vishvas): Developing confidence in the teachings and faith in the path. |
| Jealousy (Irshya) | Envy of others' success, possessions, or qualities. | Sympathetic Joy (Mudita): Rejoicing in the success and happiness of others. |
| Miserliness (Matsarya) | Reluctance to share or give, hoarding resources. | Generosity (Dana): Practicing generosity and sharing with others. |
| Laziness (Kausidya) | Unwillingness to make an effort, procrastination. | Diligence (Virya): Cultivating diligence and a strong work ethic. |
| Hatred (Dvesha) | Intense dislike or hostility towards others. | Loving-kindness (Metta) or Compassion (Karuna): Developing loving-kindness and compassion towards all beings. |
| Restlessness (Uddhacca) | Agitation and inability to stay focused or calm. | Concentration (Samadhi): Practicing meditation to develop mental stability and calm. |
| Shamelessness (Ahrikya) | Lack of moral integrity and respect for oneself. | Sense of Shame (Hri): Cultivating a sense of moral integrity and respect for oneself. |
| Lack of Conscientiousness (Anapatrapya) | Disregard for the impact of one's actions on others. | Consideration for Others (Ottappa): Developing a sense of responsibility and consideration for the impact of one's actions on others. |
| Greed (Lobha) | Excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves. | Contentment (Santosh): Cultivating contentment and satisfaction with what one has. |
| Ill-will (Vyapada) | Desire to cause harm to others. | Loving-kindness (Metta): Developing love and goodwill towards all beings. |
| Wrong Views (Mithya Drishti) | Misunderstanding the nature of reality and the teachings. | Right View (Samma Ditthi): Developing a correct understanding of the nature of reality and the teachings. |