Mind consciousness, Mental consciousness: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mind consciousness means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Mind Consciousness refers to one of the “Eight Consciousnesses” (in the Yogācāra tradition of Mahāyāna Buddhism). The full list is the consciousness related to eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind, the afflicted mind, and the mind-basis-of-all.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Consciousness, Mind.
Starts with: Mind Consciousness Element.
Full-text (+169): Manovijnana, Eighteen sense-fields, Manovijnanadhatu, Mind Consciousness Element, Amuta, Manodvaravinnana, Upacarajjhanasampayuttacittuppada, Afflicted mind consciousness, Cittacetasikasamudaya, Di er neng bian, Pancadvarappavatta, Vinnanancayatananissita, Toi y thuc, Manovinnana, Anusmarana, Sukshmacitta, Avabodha, Nirupana, Pancavijnana, Nakutocisamutthana.
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Search found 75 books and stories containing Mind consciousness, Mental consciousness; (plurals include: Mind consciousnesses, Mental consciousnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b.1f - How consciousness dissolves < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Part 1b.1c - The occasion of awareness < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Part 1b.1a - The support: The explanation of alaya and consciousness < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
The Ring Of Fire < [The Sutta]
Chapter 15 - Unshakeable Freedom < [The Sutta]
Chapter 25 - The One Who Knows < [The Sutta]
Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya (by Le Chanh)
4.3.2. Description of Phassa Ahara < [Chapter 4 - Concept of Ahara in Buddhism]
1.2. Buddhist view on man < [Chapter 5 - Buddhist view on man and his Aharas]
4. Cultivation of food of consciousness < [Chapter 6 - Cultivation of four kinds of Ahara]
Sri Aurobindo’s "Life Divine" < [Jul-Aug-Sept 1940]
D.H. Lawrence and his Mystique of Dual < [October – December, 1988]
Reviews < [October – December, 1999]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 3 - Explanation of the word ‘śrutam’ (śruta) < [Chapter II - Evam Mayā Śrutam Ekasmin Samaye]
1. The ātman is not an object of consciousness. < [Part 13 - Non-existence of the donor]
Act 5.9: All beings obtained the mind of equanimity < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]