Ajahn Suchart
Question: What is the origin of the ‘one who knows’?
Than Ajahn: The one who knows is an element which has
a distinct characteristic. It is not composed of anything. It doesn’t break up.
It doesn’t change. It is the knowing element.
In this universe, there are 6 basic elements. They are the
building block of everything: the earth, fire, air, water, space and the
knowing (consciousness) element. When they combine, they become people and
animals. Those without the ‘knowing’ element, they become trees, mountains,
etc. These are the things that are made from the 6 basic elements. These
elements do not change. They don’t break up. Water will always be water. Air
will always be air. Earth will always be earth. Fire will always be fire. Space
will always be space. These are the elements. The ‘knowing’ or the mind is one
of these 6 elements.
“Dhamma in English, Feb 27, 2018.”
By Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto
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