DUE TO OUR FEELINGS ARISING FROM CONTACT, we think and we…
“DUE TO OUR FEELINGS ARISING FROM CONTACT, we think and we rationalize, conceptualize, theorize, philosophize and speculate. Because of the feeling arising from the six senses, we increase our desire; we come to wrong views and wrong beliefs. We recall our past sights, smells, sounds, tastes, touches and ideas and build up more desires, thoughts, concepts, beliefs, ideas, theories and philosophies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sensory experiences drive emotions, which shape thoughts and beliefs, often leading to mistaken views.
In simple terms: Our senses affect our mind.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful awareness of senses.
Themes
mindfulness
psychology
belief formation
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- emotional regulation
- critical thinking
- self‑inquiry
Key Concepts
sensory perception
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do senses bias reasoning?
- What practices reduce sensory‑driven misconceptions?
A Different Perspective
Mindfulness alone may not resolve deep‑seated beliefs.