8 worldly phenomena

The eight worldly phenomena that tend to make the heart tremble:

1. Gain

2. Loss

3. Respect

4. Contempt

5. Praise

6. Blame

7. Pleasure

8. Pain

(from Anguttara Nikaya 8.6)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/