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Direct Perception: Unveiling the Mind
Sesshin
The talk explores the distinction between the mind of associations and impulses (fourth skanda) and the mind of direct perceptions (third skanda), emphasizing the importance of grounding the mind in direct perceptions for working out karma. The teachings of Buddhist master Asanga are discussed, highlighting the differentiation between the primary mind, which engages in direct perceptions, and the secondary mind of associations. The talk concludes with reflections on the experiential nature of how one’s state of mind influences their perception and existence.
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Mahāyāna-saṁgraha by Asanga: Discusses the distinction between primary and secondary mind, relevant to understanding how karma and states of mind operate through these differing mental structures.
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Prajnaparamita Sutras: Although not directly mentioned, the concept of prajna as wisdom is closely related, particularly the ability to navigate between different states of perception and cognitive processing.
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The mention of a poem in the context of the talk suggests contemplation on the subtle shifts in perception and existence influenced by mental states. This is not specified but indicates how poetic insights can illuminate philosophical discussions.
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So we could also make a distinction between the mind of the fourth skanda, of associations and impulses. And the mind of the third skanda, which is perceptions, but here I'm emphasizing is direct perceptions. The more you can rest your mind in direct perceptions and less in associations, the more you have a mind in which your karma is worked out. your karma is absorbed.
[01:07]
So part of the practice of oryokis or how you hold your hands and so forth is to be able to keep stabilizing or grounding your mind in direct, immediate perceptions. Now, the Buddhist master Asanga makes a distinction between primary mind and secondary mind. Asanga. [...] primary mind and secondary mind. And one would be a mind in which you're in the immediate details, perception, and the other is when you're in the mind of associations and generalizations.
[02:15]
And these are understood as actually two different minds. Now we can call them two different minds because they have a different way of grounding and organizing themselves. And your karma, your associations, your anxiety, your worries, all work differently in these two minds. And one meaning of the word prajna, wisdom, is the ability to float between these two or move your sense of location or identity between these two.
[03:22]
So I think that's enough. That's an introduction to Don't you think? How did I lose all of you? So, even if you don't quite get what I'm talking about, the point is that if as you sit you can begin to find in the details of your mind and body the fact that you actually exist slightly differently according to your state of mind and the location of yourself in the details of perception. You already are that way.
[04:34]
And yet we don't notice it. That's the little bit of that poem I gave you in the hot drink last night. Through the...
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