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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. > >Then it occurred to me: Tassa mayhaṁ, bhikkhave, etadahosi: > >‘When what exists is there consciousness? What is a condition for consciousness?’ ‘kimhi nu kho sati viññāṇaṁ hoti, kiṁpaccayā viññāṇan’ti? > >Then, through rational application of mind, I comprehended with wisdom: Tassa mayhaṁ, bhikkhave, yoniso manasikārā ahu paññāya abhisamayo: > >‘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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