Mind basis of all

Mind basis of all

Part of a series of teachings on the tenet systems given at Sravasti Abbey in 2008. The root text of the teachings is Presentation of Tenets written by Gon-chok-jik-may-wang-bo.

  • Substantial and cooperative causes according to Chittamatra
  • All phenomena are inseparable from the mind like a reflection on a mirror
  • How imprints on mind-basis-of-all generate appearances
  • Mind-basis-of-all is similar to the concept of a soul
  • Gross and subtle objects according to Mind-only
  • Followers of scripture versus followers of reasoning

Geshe Damdul Tenets 23 (download)

Geshe Dorji Damdul

Geshe Dorji Damdul is a distinguished Buddhist scholar whose interest lies in the relation between Buddhism and science, especially in physics. Geshe-la participated in several conferences on Buddhism and science, Mind and Life Institute meetings, and dialogues between His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama and Western scientists. He has been official translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama since 2005 and is currently director of Tibet House, the Cultural Centre of H.H. the Dalai Lama, based in New Delhi, India. Geshe-la gives regular lectures at Tibet House and many universities and institutes. He travels widely within India and abroad to teach Buddhist philosophy, psychology, logic and practice.