Wisdom Insight Letter No. 196
Mind and Mind factors (Citta and Cetasika) 1
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We must be aware of mind factors, which are harmful pollutions, and mind factors, which are beneficial qualities. When these occur in our daily lives, we need to notice them and examine their characteristics. Otherwise, you won't know what's right and what's wrong. We do not know where the pollutions occur, and we do not know how deep their roots are.
If the Buddha had not taught in detail about the pollutions of the mind, we would still only have vague thoughts about them. How can you see the dangers of mind pollutions if you do not know them? How can we develop beneficial behavior if we do not know the characteristics of beneficial mind factors and other beneficial behaviors? The mind factors that accompany each mind are very diverse.
This is to explore under what conditions a series of phenomena created by the body, speech, and mind, led by the mind that the Buddha always emphasizes, arises, allows us to live in, and under what conditions disappears.
I hope that each person will continue to be aware in their daily lives and increase their wisdom by examining their fleeting thoughts.
By embarking on a Vassa (Traditional rain retreat in Buddhism), we begin a concrete exploration of the mind.
I would like to discuss Citta (Mind) and Cetasika (Mind factors), which will be directly helpful in developing insight wisdom. We will proceed using by Nina van Gorkom's book as a textbook.
May all practice well and reach to Magga (道, the path of enlightenment) and Phala (果, the fruit of enlightenment) in this very life!
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Ayya Kosalla
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Buddha Sāsanaṁ Ciraṁ Tiṭṭhatu!
May the Buddha’s teachings last a long time!
Bhavatu Sabba Sotiṁ ca Maṅgalaṁ ca!!
May everyone be led on the path of peace and blessing!!
Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu!