Buddhism states: “All is empty.” This refers to letting go of all seven emotions and six desires. We often mention the seven emotions and six desires, but what exactly do they refer to?
The seven emotions and six desires actually refer to human emotions and desires. The so-called seven emotions are the seven types of feelings that humans experience, while the six desires refer to six types of cravings. Let’s first discuss what the seven emotions are. Typically, when we talk about “emotions,” we think of feelings like familial love, romantic love, and friendship. However, the seven emotions in this context do not refer to these types of feelings but rather to human emotions. The seven emotions are joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock.
Humans are advanced animals, having evolved over a long period to become what we are today. Human emotions are quite rich. As for desires, everyone has them; as long as one lives in this world, various desires will arise, which is a natural part of being human. The desire for food in the six desires is somewhat different from our usual understanding of appetite; it refers to the desire to survive, which is the desire to live well. To live better, one must eat delicious food, which is why we also call the desire to survive the desire for food. The desire for activity refers to the desire for expression, mainly concerning human speech and movement. From the moment a person is born, they already possess the desire for activity. The progression from babbling to learning to walk is a manifestation of the pursuit of this desire. The desire for leadership is actually the desire for recognition, a competitive aspect where people hope to earn respect and obedience through their performance.
Among the seven emotions and six desires, some are healthy while others are not. Negative emotions can affect one’s health, and unhealthy desires can lead to suffering. To live happily and healthily, one must restrain unhealthy desires and regulate negative emotions.
The images and text are sourced from the internet for cultural dissemination and respect for originality. If there is any infringement, please notify for deletion.
Previous Hot Topics
The Ranking of China’s Top Ten Most Populous Provinces
The Population of Mainland China Exceeds 1.4 Billion, with 30.49 Million More Males than Females
A Comprehensive List of Emperors by Surname (Come and See How Many Emperors Your Ancestors Had)
The Meanings Behind National Flags Around the World
How Many Countries Have a Population Over 100 Million?
Life Only Happens Once; No Drinking Party is Worth Overindulging
Old Items: Posters from Factories in the Past (Employee Code of Conduct)
People’s Daily Releases: 100 Riddles for Parents to Solve with Their Children During Winter Break, Save This!
The Ministry of Public Security: Only 7 Situations Require Dialing 110!
朱自清 (Zhu Ziqing) – I Am from Yangzhou
Understanding the 2020 Taiwan Provincial Elections in One Image
Ten Facts About Iran
High-Definition Images of the Shandong Aircraft Carrier Are Here; All the Angles You Want!
After Two Years of Work, 34 Provincial and Municipal Font Logos Designed, Stunning Designs; What Does Your Hometown’s Logo Look Like?
Why Do Newlyweds Return to Their Parents’ Home Three Days After Marriage? You’ll Understand After Reading This
Save for Your Children; It Will Be Useful Eventually (Parents Should Save This)
As the New Year Approaches, What Customs Are There?
In the Twelfth Month, What Does “Avoid the End of the Twelfth Month, Avoid the Beginning of the First Month” Mean? What Are the Taboos and Customs?
A Collection of Common Spring Festival Couplets for 2020
Which Country Has the Most Beautiful Women?
The Eight Major Surnames in Nanjing; Are You Descended from a Notable Family?
What Are Some Interesting Facts About Shandong?
People’s Daily’s Selection of the Top Ten Domestic News Stories of 2019
Why Did Russia Set the Legal Marriage Age at 14?
The Schedule for the Nine Days of the Winter Solstice, Very Useful, Here for Everyone
A List of Secretaries and Mayors of 16 Cities in Shandong Province
The Xinhua News Agency’s Sports Department Selected the Top Ten Sports News Stories of 2019
In “Journey to the West,” the 81 Trials Hide a Fear of Female Desires
The Ten Most Prosperous Pedestrian Streets in China
A Complete List of Chinese Fine Wines; How Many Have You Tried? (Recommended to Save)
The Top Ten Language Errors of 2019 Announced! The Chinese Football Association and Li Xiaolu’s Weibo Made the List
What Exactly Does “Huguang Fills Sichuan” Mean? Are People from Sichuan Really Descendants of Immigrants from Other Provinces?
Why Is the Rook in Chinese Chess Called “ju”? Do You Know?
The Annual Word and Phrase List in Chinese Has Been Released! No Surprise It’s This One
How Are China’s Five Major Military Regions Divided, and What Is Their Significance?
A Complete Guide to Drinking Terminology in China
How Does the South Water Diversion Work? This Image Explains Everything!
To Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine, One Must First Grasp Yin and Yang to Comprehend Life’s Journey
Counting Down 10 Beautiful Female Celebrities from Jiangsu; Each One is Stunning, Netizens Agree Jiangsu Truly Produces Beauties
The List for the 2020 CCTV Spring Festival Gala!
