Is there a circular reasoning in origin of consciousness?
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Dependent Origination says, given the consciousness, name and form arises.
But in SN12.65 it says name-form is condition for consciousness:
>When consciousness exists there are name and form. Consciousness is a condition for name and form.’
‘viññāṇe kho sati nāmarūpaṁ hoti, viññāṇapaccayā nāmarūpan’ti.
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>Then it occurred to me:
Tassa mayhaṁ, bhikkhave, etadahosi:
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>‘When what exists is there consciousness? What is a condition for consciousness?’
‘kimhi nu kho sati viññāṇaṁ hoti, kiṁpaccayā viññāṇan’ti?
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>Then, through rational application of mind, I comprehended with wisdom:
Tassa mayhaṁ, bhikkhave, yoniso manasikārā ahu paññāya abhisamayo:
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>‘When name and form exist there’s consciousness. **Name and form are a condition for consciousness.**’
‘nāmarūpe kho sati viññāṇaṁ hoti, nāmarūpapaccayā viññāṇan’ti.
My question is : Is there a circular reasoning in dependent origination of name-form and consciousness?
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Nov 27, 2023, 10:39 AM
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