The Eight Worldly Reactions

source: The Life of Milarepa, Lhalungpa edition

    The Eight Worldly Reactions are the emotional reactions that arise from the mind's clinging to self. The eight reactions are grouped into two parts, positive and negative. The four positive reactions are: to be pleased by pleasure, praise, gain, and delightful words; the four negative reactions: to be disturbed by displeasure, criticism, loss, and dreadful words."