Inseparable Quote by Bhikkhu Bodhi
““The Buddha teaches that feeling is an inseparable concomitant of consciousness, since every act of knowing is coloured by some affective tone.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Buddha’s Teachings on the Nature of Mind, 1999
Feelings are inseparable from consciousness; every knowledge act is colored by affective tone.
In simple terms: Emotions shape how we think and know.
Key Takeaway
Recognize affect in thought processes.
Themes
mindfulness
emotion
consciousness
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
spiritual
psychological
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- psychotherapy
- decision making
Key Concepts
affective neuroscience
Buddhist philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice affect in daily judgments?
- Can you separate feeling from fact?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can bias rationality.
