A Buddhist approach to consumption |
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Authors: | Phap Hai Thich |
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Affiliation: | 1. Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, CA, USAphaphai@deerparkmonastery.org |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTTypically we think of consumption in terms of material objects however consumption can be understood on many levels. In the vijananavada or Mind Only school of Buddhist Psychology, which underpins much of the currently popular practice of ‘mindfulness’, consumption is considered within a much broader framework of material objects, sensory input, motivation – as well as consciousness itself. Once a basic understanding of these four aspects of consumption is achieved, we begin to notice how we nurture certain states of being within ourselves and others and become cognizant of the capacity to be able to selectively choose what to nurture. This understanding is then a concrete and transformative mindfulness method. |
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Keywords: | Buddhist psychology Vijnanavada nutriment Puttamansa Sutta mindfulness |
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