This session dives deep into the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra’s deconstruction of perception, exploring how karmic tendencies shape consciousness through perfumed appearances (nimitta). We unpack the illusion of cessation, the wave mechanics of ālaya-vijñāna, and the recursive logic of self-projected realms. A dense but embodied discussion on how liberation arises not from silence, but from non-grasping.
This talk explores how perception arises from four conditions, including storehouse perfuming and the desire for multiplicity. We examine how beginningless patterns shape our view, how purification is about appropriateness, and how liberation involves skillful participation in the being–becoming flow. Framed through Yogācāra insight, we close with a reminder: the playground includes even the hardest moments.
We unpack the opening paragraphs of Laṅkā 2.9 on mind-only and storehouse consciousness, guiding deep Dharma combat on emptiness, perfuming, and the limits of concept. Includes a clarifying review of the eight consciousnesses.
Citta, manas, vijnana and the Five Dharmas
Umi opens Laṅkā 2.9, clarifies wangxiang, and outlines ODZ’s depth-degree-breadth model. Discussion spans therapy vs. training, chasing peak states, and jhāna as method over hope.