Question

In the buddhist tradition (accepted in chinese language) the basic seven emotions are described as happiness, anger, sorrow, joy, love, hate, and desire. one emotion commonly appearing in all western classifications does not appear in this line-up. which one?

Answer 1

It is "disgust".

Buddhism is the world’s 4th largest religion, mainly found in India and Nepal. The Buddhist traditions circle around the “Nirvana” which is the ultimate salvation and can only be attained when an individual overpowers their desires and emotions, as described in the question 7 desires. The salvation is Buddhist terminology is called “Mukti”.