Human Development
Mental engagement
Description:
In Tibetan Buddhism, this is the factor which directs the mind to a specific object of observation.In Hinayana Buddhism, this is what causes the mind to differ from its previous, life-continuum state. It acts in three ways: it controls or regulates the object of attention; it controls or regulates the cognitive series or process of consciousness; it controls or regulates impulsion or apperception. It is the first of these three which is referred to as one of the formations aggregate. The latter two are five-door adverting and mind-door adverting. The characteristic of attention as controller of object is conducting or driving associated states towards the object; its function is to link them with the object; it is manifest as confronting the object, the object is the proximate cause.
Context:
One of the five omnipresent mental factors defined in Tibetan Buddhism. One of the formations aggregate (mental coefficients) of Hinayana Buddhism, being listed among the "or-whatever" states, and as general primary (always present in any consciousness).< Broader:
Omnipresent mental factors Related:
AttentionAdvertingPerfect wisdom