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| − | According to Buddhism, life is a combination of mind (nama) and matter (rupa). Mind consists of the combination of sensations, perceptions, volitional activities and consciousness. Matter consists of the combination of the four elements of solidity, fluidity, motion and heat. | + | According to [[Buddhism]] , [[life]] is a combination of [[mind]] ([[nama]] ) and {{Wiki|matter}} ([[rupa]] ). [[Mind]] consists of the combination of [[sensations]] , [[perceptions]] , [[volitional]] [[activities]] and [[consciousness]] . Matter consists of the combination of the [[four elements]] of {{Wiki|solidity}}, {{Wiki|fluidity}}, {{Wiki|motion}} and heat. |
| − | Life is the co-existence of mind and matter. Decay is the lack of co-ordination of mind and matter. Death is the separation of mind and matter. Rebirth is the recombination of mind and matter. After the passing away of the physical body (matter), the mental forces (mind) recombine and assume a new combination in a different material form and condition another existence. | + | [[Life]] is the co-existence of [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}}. [[Decay]] is the lack of co-ordination of [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}}. [[Death]] is the separation of [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}}. [[Rebirth]] is the recombination of [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}}. After the passing away of the [[physical body]] ({{Wiki|matter}}), the [[mental]] forces ([[mind]] ) recombine and assume a new combination in a different [[material form]] and [[condition]] another [[existence]]. |
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| + | The [[relation]] of [[mind]] to {{Wiki|matter}} is like the [[relation]] of a battery to an engine of a motor car. The battery helps to start the engine. The engine helps to charge the battery. The combination helps to run the motor car. In the same [[manner]], {{Wiki|matter}} helps the [[mind]] to [[function]] and the [[mind]] helps to set {{Wiki|matter}} in {{Wiki|motion}}. | ||
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| − | Although some people hold the view that life originates in matter alone, the greatest scientists have accepted that mind precedes matter in order for life to originate. In Buddhism, this concept is called 'relinking consciousness'. | + | [[Buddhism]] teaches that [[life]] is not the property of {{Wiki|matter}} alone, and that the [[life]] -process continues or flows as a result of [[cause and effect]]. The [[mental]] and material [[elements]] that compose [[sentient beings]] from amoebae to [[elephant]] and also to man, existed previously in other [[forms]]. |
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| + | Although some [[people]] hold the [[view]] that [[life]] originates in {{Wiki|matter}} alone, the greatest [[scientists]] have accepted that [[mind]] precedes {{Wiki|matter}} in order for [[life]] to originate. In [[Buddhism]] , this {{Wiki|concept}} is called '[[relinking]] [[consciousness]] '. | ||
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| + | Each of us, in the [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]] [[sense]], is [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}}, a compound of [[mental]] and material [[phenomena]] , and [[nothing]] more. Apart from these [[realities]] that go to [[form]] the [[nama-rupa]] compound, there is no [[self]] , or [[soul]] . The [[mind]] part of the compound is what [[experiences]] an [[object]]. The {{Wiki|matter}} part does not [[experience]] anything. When the [[body]] is injured, it is not the [[body]] that [[feels]] the [[pain]], but the [[mental]] side. When are hungry it is not the {{Wiki|stomach}} that [[feels]] the hunger but again the [[mind]] and its factors, makes the [[body]] digest the [[food]] . Thus neither the [[nama]] nor the [[rupa]] has any efficient [[power]] of its own. One is dependent on the other; one supports the other. Both [[mind]] and {{Wiki|matter}} arise because of [[conditions]] and perish immediately, and this is happening every moment of our [[lives]]. By studying and experiencing these [[realities]] we will get [[insight]] into: (1) what we truly are; (2) what we find around us; (3) how and why we react to what is within and around us; and (4) what we should aspire to reach as a [[spiritual]] goal. | ||
| − | + | To gain [[insight]] into the [[nature]] of the {{Wiki|psycho}}-[[physical]] [[life]] is to realize that [[life]] is an [[illusion]] , a {{Wiki|mirage}} or a bubble, a mere process of becoming and dissolving, or [[arising]] and passing away. Whatever [[exists]], arises from [[causes]] and [[conditions]]. | |
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Latest revision as of 06:43, 3 April 2014
"What is mind ? No matter. What is matter? Never mind ."
According to Buddhism , life is a combination of mind (nama ) and matter (rupa ). Mind consists of the combination of sensations , perceptions , volitional activities and consciousness . Matter consists of the combination of the four elements of solidity, fluidity, motion and heat.
Life is the co-existence of mind and matter. Decay is the lack of co-ordination of mind and matter. Death is the separation of mind and matter. Rebirth is the recombination of mind and matter. After the passing away of the physical body (matter), the mental forces (mind ) recombine and assume a new combination in a different material form and condition another existence.
The relation of mind to matter is like the relation of a battery to an engine of a motor car. The battery helps to start the engine. The engine helps to charge the battery. The combination helps to run the motor car. In the same manner, matter helps the mind to function and the mind helps to set matter in motion.
Buddhism teaches that life is not the property of matter alone, and that the life -process continues or flows as a result of cause and effect. The mental and material elements that compose sentient beings from amoebae to elephant and also to man, existed previously in other forms.
Although some people hold the view that life originates in matter alone, the greatest scientists have accepted that mind precedes matter in order for life to originate. In Buddhism , this concept is called 'relinking consciousness '.
Each of us, in the ultimate sense, is mind and matter, a compound of mental and material phenomena , and nothing more. Apart from these realities that go to form the nama-rupa compound, there is no self , or soul . The mind part of the compound is what experiences an object. The matter part does not experience anything. When the body is injured, it is not the body that feels the pain, but the mental side. When are hungry it is not the stomach that feels the hunger but again the mind and its factors, makes the body digest the food . Thus neither the nama nor the rupa has any efficient power of its own. One is dependent on the other; one supports the other. Both mind and matter arise because of conditions and perish immediately, and this is happening every moment of our lives. By studying and experiencing these realities we will get insight into: (1) what we truly are; (2) what we find around us; (3) how and why we react to what is within and around us; and (4) what we should aspire to reach as a spiritual goal.
To gain insight into the nature of the psycho-physical life is to realize that life is an illusion , a mirage or a bubble, a mere process of becoming and dissolving, or arising and passing away. Whatever exists, arises from causes and conditions.
