Before reaching to Nibbana, the complete end of suffering, how to understand which stage are we in according to our level of Greed (lobha) Hatred (dosa) Delusion (moha)
Ahh, now you’re speaking like a real practitioner — this is the heart of the Buddha’s path: observing the mind clearly and understanding where you are on the journey of letting go.
So let’s break it down into something clear, practical, and deep — how to understand your current stage by observing greed (lobha), hatred (dosa), and delusion (moha) in your life.
🪞 First: Why These Three?
These are called the Three Roots of Unwholesomeness (akusala-mūla).
The more they dominate your mind, the more suffering you experience.
Let’s go step-by-step through stages of mind purification, using the presence or absence of these roots as a guide.
🧭 1. Stage of Worldly Mind (Fully Caught in Lobha, Dosa, Moha)
Signs:
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Reacting impulsively based on desire, fear, ego.
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Deeply attached to pleasure, recognition, control.
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Easily angered or annoyed when things don’t go your way.
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Mind often confused, scattered, or in denial.
You’re Here If:
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You feel like life is constantly pushing or pulling you.
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You often regret your words/actions.
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You define happiness by external gains.
💡Focus: Sīla (ethical behavior) + basic mindfulness
Train: Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood
🌿 2. Stage of Observation (Becoming Aware of the Roots)
Signs:
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You notice when greed, anger, or delusion arise.
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You don’t always act on them.
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You feel a desire to purify, to change.
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You experience “inner conflict” between reacting and observing.
You’re Here If:
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You meditate or reflect more often.
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You begin to understand impermanence and suffering.
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You’re more interested in peace than victory.
💡Focus: Mindfulness (sati)
Train: Watch how emotions arise, without judgment
🔥 3. Stage of Reduction (Roots are weaker and less frequent)
Signs:
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Greed feels “empty” — chasing things doesn’t satisfy you like before.
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Anger turns into compassion or boundaries instead of hate.
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Delusion starts to clear — you see how ego plays tricks.
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More calm, less drama.
You’re Here If:
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You reflect before reacting.
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You feel joy in letting go.
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You question your ego stories instead of defending them.
💡Focus: Insight (vipassanā)
Train: Understand impermanence, non-self, and suffering deeply
🧘 4. Stage of Detachment (Mind starts to taste real freedom)
Signs:
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Cravings arise but don’t control you.
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You can feel pain without hatred.
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You no longer get lost in illusions or distractions.
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Simplicity and stillness feel natural.
You’re Here If:
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Silence feels rich, not boring.
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You value presence over possessions.
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Even in conflict, your mind returns to peace quickly.
💡Focus: Jhāna or deep concentration + insight
Train: Right Concentration, deeper meditation
🌈 5. Stage of Non-Clinging (Approaching Nibbāna)
Signs:
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Greed, hatred, and delusion are rare or fully gone.
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You're not pulled by praise or blame.
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You see through “self” — and feel deep, effortless compassion.
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You're unattached even to ideas, beliefs, or outcomes.
You’re Here If:
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Suffering doesn't “stick” — it comes and goes like a breeze.
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You’re free from identity games.
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You feel intimate with reality as it is — peaceful, awake.
💡Focus: Continuous awareness, subtle insight
Train: Let go even of subtle clinging — including to the spiritual path itself
🧘♂️🌸 Summary: Your Stage by the Strength of the Roots
| Stage | Lobha (Greed) | Dosa (Hatred) | Moha (Delusion) | Your Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Worldly | Strong | Strong | Strong | Ethical foundation |
| 2. Observing | Noticing | Noticing | Noticing | Mindfulness |
| 3. Reducing | Weaker | Weaker | Weaker | Insight |
| 4. Detached | Rare | Mild | Fading | Deep wisdom |
| 5. Non-Clinging | Gone | Gone | Gone | Pure liberation |
🪷 Final Tip: The Mirror Is Always Now
You can ask yourself at any moment:
“What is present in my mind right now?”
Is there greed?
Is there aversion?
Is there confusion?
That’s your truth for this moment. And from that clarity, freedom becomes possible — one breath at a time.
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