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Three Fires

American  

plural noun

Buddhism.
  1. the three causes of suffering, or dukkha, given as hate, greed or restlessness, and dullness of mind: they are extinguished in Nirvana.


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A Missouri resident died of the infection in July after swimming at Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa, health officials have said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

The person had been swimming at the beach at Lake of Three Fires State Park in Iowa.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2022

Last month, a Missouri resident died of the same infection likely caused by the amoeba at Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

He was the grand chief, or spiritual leader, of the Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2020

The Three Fires and their allies the Sacs and the Wyandots longed for the pleasant company of their French brothers.

From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)

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