Significance of Auditory perception
Auditory perception in Tibetan Buddhism encompasses various aspects of how sound is understood and recognized. It involves the sensory capacity to perceive and differentiate sounds based on their characteristics, influenced by past experiences. This type of perception excludes visual qualities and does not directly provide access to external realities, differing from visual perception. Ultimately, auditory perception relates to the cognitive process of understanding sounds, particularly in recognizing words and their meanings through hearing during communication.
Synonyms: Hearing, Sound perception, Auditory sensation, Acoustic perception, Aural perception, Listening
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Buddhist concept of 'Auditory perception'
Auditory perception in Buddhism encompasses a unique form of cognition through hearing, enabling recognition of sounds and names, separate from visual qualities, and influenced by prior experiences, yet lacking corroboration from other sensory perceptions.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The ability to hear and interpret sounds, which is discussed in the context of understanding or denying certain superior abilities.[1] (2) The ability to perceive sounds; in this context, it refers to the capacity to understand and differentiate between sounds based on their characteristics.[2] (3) A form of cognition that involves the ability to perceive sound, which does not have corroboration from other cognitions as per the text.[3] (4) The recognition or awareness of sound, which does not occur in conjunction with visual qualities.[4] (5) The understanding or recognition of words and their meanings through hearing, which is influenced by prior experiences.[5]