Questions tagged [defilements]

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Do we indulge or take pleasure in jealousy or the feeling and sensations associated with jealousy?

An ode to envy highlights some interesting perspective of jealousy. In a Buddhist perspective how can jealousy be viewed and analysed? What is the root cause and do we indulge in jealousy? More particularly: Why do we enjoy stories and movies…