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What is the difference and relation between chanda and cetana?

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In [this](http://www.palikanon.com/english/wtb/b_f/chanda.htm) website, it's stated that: >chanda: intention, desire, will. 1. As an ethically neutral psychological term, in the sense of 'intention', it is one of those general mental factors (cetasika, q.v. Tab. II) taught in the Abhidhamma, the moral quality of which is determined by the character of the volition (cetanā) associated therewith. However, I've seen in a lot of discussions and sutta translations that the word *cetana* is usually translated as *intention*, which also happens to be the word chosen as the rendering for *chanda*. At first glance, I kind of understand this situation, mainly because how intertwined and related these two phenomena (*chanda* and *cetana*) seem to be. Sadly, I'm almost a complete ignorant in regard to pali issues (and dhamma matters in general, by the way), and so, I cannot comprehend the nuances that may differenciate these two processes. What is the difference between *chanda* and *cetana*? How do these two relate to each other? If they are related, which one comes first, and which after? Is one a condition for the other? Thanks a lot, in advance, for your time and patience. Kind regards!
Asked by Brian Díaz Flores (2105 rep)
Sep 26, 2019, 09:49 AM
Last activity: Sep 27, 2019, 11:45 AM