Monday, May 28, 2007

THE 5 determinative mental factors


1. Resolution / aspiration - directing effort to fulfil desired intention, basis for diligence and enthusiasm.
2. Interest / appreciation - holding on to a particular thing, not allowing distraction
3. Mindfulness / Recollection - repeatedly bringing objects back to mind, not forgetting
4. Concentration / Samadhi - one-pointed focus on an object, basis for increasing intelligence
5. Intelligence / Wisdom - "common-sense intelligence", fine discrimination, examines characteristics of objects, stops doubt, maintains root of all wholesome qualities.

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