Eight world laws
The Eight Laws of the World , p. Loka dhamma (worldly conditions) denote in Buddhism (cf. A. VIII. 5 and 6 and Vis. XXII. C) living conditions that tend to throw people out of their midst, to rob them of the peace of mind. These four polar pairs are:
- Win and loss,
- Honor and contempt
- Praise and criticism,
- Joy and suffer.
What is perceived as pleasant leads to attachment , what is perceived as unpleasant leads to rejection, worry, and annoyance. The Buddha recommends to detach from these attachments, calmness and equanimity .
Web links
- Eight world laws in the Pali Canon (German).