Perception

Perception is the third of the five aggregates. It is defined as the identification of objects or events by a grasping of their distictive features or charcteristics. Its functions are in creating a label as a condition for percieving again that “this is the same.” The cause and condition for the manifastation of perception is sense impression.

---

References

• Bodhi, Bhikkhu. (2005). In the Buddha’s Words An Anthology of Discourses From the Pali Canon Chapter IX. SHINING THE LIGHT OF WISDOM (Location 5277). Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

• Samyutta Nikaya 22:56; III 58–61

• Samyutta Nikaya 22: 82, abridged; 100–103

• Majjhima Nikaya 109, abridged; III 15–19

• Wilson, A., Robert (1986). The New Inquisition Chapter 1 Models, Metaphors, and Idols (Page 27 · Location 446). Grand Junction, Colorado: Hilaritas Press

Metadata

Type:🔵 Tags: Philosophy / Psychology Status:☀️