WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Yo Buddhist textbooks: What is the definition of the word that means the mental ruts that the mind continuously flows over. Deep channels. Continuous thoughts down the same venue. Its something like vinayana or vinayasa. 90% sure it starts with a v. This is not a ruse. theNERD Edited October 11, 2016 by theNERD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 11, 2016 I cant find my abhidamma. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted October 11, 2016 sanskara? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samskara_(Indian_philosophy) consciousness is vijnana - which might be what you are thinking of beginning with 'v'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 11, 2016 Nah unfortunately that's not what I'm looking for. It's something like the rain falling on the gutters but the gutters produce the same or similar sound every time. The rain is forced to go a certain way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex Posted October 11, 2016 How about this? vasana [vaasun]: habit of the mind; latent tendency, impression or predisposition due to experiences of former lives; subtle desire 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 11, 2016 Nah that aint it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) certainly a glossary of Buddhist words would help you find the word especially when you can find a glossary alphabetized. shocked out of a forum of this caliber someone has not said or offered up a few more guesses. but there is the old saying....those who know-keep quiet.! vassa funny words in English or words in foreign language very similar. cake in English and caake in arabic not saying anything to make argumentation...words are very very interesting. language and languages.... Edited October 11, 2016 by sagebrush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 12, 2016 vassa isn't it. It seems like the right direction though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rex Posted October 12, 2016 Any of these? Vinnana - categorised volition which conditions subsequent consciousness. Vipaka - passive/resultant consciouness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEROOMENERGYMINE1 Posted October 12, 2016 Nah those aren't it. I may have read it on the internet and it may have been improperly used. But I've used the definition as a staple for watching for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
子泰 Posted October 14, 2016 http://www.spokensanskrit.de/index.php?tinput=vIvadhA&direction=SE&script=HK&link=yes&beginning=0 this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C T Posted October 25, 2016 Vikara perhaps? If not, cant really add to the list of Vs already mentioned above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
