The Pāli term for "feeling" is vedanā , derived from the…
““The Pāli term for "feeling" is vedanā , derived from the verb vedeti , which means both "to feel" and "to know". In its usage in the discourses, vedanā comprises both bodily and mental feelings. Vedanā does not include "emotion" in its range of meaning. Although emotions arise depending on the initial input provided by feeling, they are more complex mental phenomena than bare feeling itself and are therefore rather the domain of the next [third] satipaṭṭhāna , contemplation of states of mind.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Vedā is refers to raw feeling, both bodily and mental, distinct from complex emotions, which are later examined in mind‑state contemplation.
In simple terms: Feeling is a basic sensation, not the same as emotion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and differentiate raw sensations from emotions.
Themes
mindfulness
Buddhism
psychology
feeling
emotion
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- therapy sessions
- stress monitoring
- emotional regulation
Key Concepts
phenomenology
Buddhist meditation
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- How does noticing raw feeling affect your reactions?
- Can you observe emotions without judgment?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on feeling may miss the narrative that emotions create.