First of the twelve links of dependent origination; first of the four torrents; third of the fetters associated with the higher realms.

The basic misapprehension that propels one to take rebirth in saṃsāra.

The first of the twelve links of dependent origination. See “dependent origination.”

The first link of the twelve links of dependent origination.

The first link of dependent arising.

First of the twelve links of dependent origination and one of the six root afflictions (Skt. mūlakleśa).

First of the twelve links of dependent origination, one of the root afflictive emotions (see also “subsidiary afflictive emotions”), it is the root of misapprehension of phenomena as truly existent (Rigzin 311).

The first of the twelve links or phases of dependent origination. “Ignorance” has also been used to render moha (gti mug).