AṭṭhārasaDhatu (english)

AṭṭhārasaDhatu

(The 18 physical and mental elements that constitute 

the conditions or foundations of the process of perception)

The Six Sense Organs

Eye Faculty, Ear Faculty, Nose Faculty,

Tongue Faculty, Body Faculty, Mind Faculty

The Six Sense Objects

Visual Objects (visual forms), Auditory Objects (sound), 

Olfactory Objects (smell), Gustatory Objects (taste), 

Tactile Objects (touch), Mental Objects (form, feeling, perception, volition)

The Six Consciousnesses

Visual Consciousness, Auditory Consciousness, 

Olfactory Consciousness, Gustatory Consciousness, 

Tactile Consciousness, Mental Consciousness

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