Bhavagacittaandlayavijna

B.WimalagnanaThero

Abstract
It is expected to examine as comparative study of the concepts of bhavaga-citta and laya-vijna that appeared in Theravda and Yogcra schools respectively. Bhavaga-citta and laya-vijna were the most significant and controversial concepts in the history of Buddhist literature (Pli and Sanskrit). In so far, there seems to be few studies done by modern scholars but, they havent paid more attention to the comparative study of the relevant concepts. The two concepts represent important and in depth analysis in the psychic process of the individual. This thesis also explores the early Buddhists analysis of mind, for better comprehension of the psychoanalysis of the Buddha. For this purpose, this study is primarily based on the Pli-nikya-s (without reference to the commentaries). In the Nikya, when analyzing the being in to five aggregates, twelve sense bases, and eighteen elements, these categories can be subsumed under two major divisions namely, nma and rpa (mind and matter). In particular, the term via which functions as a leader in every cognitive activity of human being. This via has been named as citta and mano in the Nikya-s. Abhidhamma analysis of mind is somewhat different from the early Buddhism since, more classifications and systematic presentations can be found. In the Abhidhamma, this via functions as citta and cetasika. Such a categorization in the Abhidhamma reveals the subtle function of the mind. This via serves as the support to form a new life after death and in the cycle of sasra. This via has been defined as bhavaga-citta in the Abhidhamma. Bhavaga-citta is the life supporting citta which runs throughout ones life. This thesis will investigate how the Theravdin attempt to
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answer many questions on the continuation of life and the life after death and as the place for karmic forces through the concept of bhavaga-citta. Furthermore, this study reveals that the new concept of laya-vijna within system of eight consciousnesses professed by Yogcra school with regard to the perception and survival of the being in the sasra. This study will also elaborate on how the Yogcrins provide answer for the perception and sasric existence of the being within laya-vijna. Furthermore, how Yogcra texts expound on the consciousness within the context of laya-vijna will also be examined. It is the main purpose of this study to compare bhavaga-citta of Theravdin with the laya-vijna of Yogcrin. Therefore, this study attempts to present important similarities and differences between the two concepts that were illustrated in the relevant texts.

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Acknowledgements
I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Tilak Kariyavasam Dean of the Graduate School who guided me through the thesis with kindly supervision and great patience. He carefully read this thesis, gave advices and encouragement. With this thesis I have attempted to bring to fruition a set of ideas planted in my mind by Vice Rector of Academic Affairs Prof. Kapila Abhayavamsa, when I followed his Abhidhamma lectures in the classroom. Furthermore, I was motivated to compose this research in this field, because of his enthusiastic Abhidhamma teaching, therefore, I thankful to him. I am grateful to Ven. Wei Wu, the founder of International Buddhist College and Klintiendhram Foundation, and the Director of Administrative Affairs Ven. Zhen Chan, for offering me this valuable scholarship. It enabled me to fulfill my academic study in IBC. I wish to express my thanks to all kalya-mitt, specially, Ven. Zhen Jue, Ven. Sirinanda, Ven. Amarasiha, Ven. Sudhamma and Ven. Satyajit who supported me by with proof-reading and sharing valuable information. Most of all, I am indebted to my parents and my masters (cariy) who encouraged and supported me to engage in this dhamma endeavour.

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Table of Contents
Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents Abbreviations Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Early Buddhist Analysis of Mind Introduction Via as a Major Element The Basic Principles of Early Buddhist Analysis of Mind Special Characteristics of Via 1.4.1 Invisibility of Via 1.4.2 Rapidity of Via 1.4.3 Powerful Via Another Name for Via 1.5.1 Citta 1.5.2 Mano 1.5.3 Via Via as Re-linking Consciousness Conclusion Development Consciousness in Abhidhamma Introduction Analysis of the Being in Abhidhamma Definition of Consciousness Classification of Consciousness Consciousness and its Mental Components (Citta and Cetasika) Some Specific Theories in Theravda Abhidhamma Conclusion The Theravda Concept of Bhavaga-citta Introduction Meaning of Bhavaga and its Origins Theory of Perception in Abhidhamma Bhavaga-citta in Cognitive process (Citta-vthi) 3.4.1 Mind door process (Manodvra-citta-vthi) Different Aspects of Bhavaga-citta Conclusion i iii iv vi 1 1 1 7 10 10 11 13 15 16 19 22 26 32 34 34 35 37 41 44 50 53 55 55 56 60 63 73 76 87

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Chapter 4: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

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4.6 Chapter 5: 5.1 5.1 5.2 Chapter 6:

The Yogcra Concept of laya-vijna 90 Introduction 90 Short Introduction to History of Yogcra School 91 Background for Emergence of Yogcra School 93 Specific Doctrinal Aspects of Yogcra 96 4.4.1 Trivabhva (Three Natures) 97 4.4.2 System of Eight Consciousnesses 99 4.4.2.1 Pravtti-vijna (Empirical Consciousness) 101 4.4.2.2 Klia-manas (Afflicted Consciousness) 102 laya-vijna (Store Consciousness) 104 4.5.1 Origins of laya-vijna 104 4.5.2 Definition of laya-vijna 108 4.5.3 Substances in laya-vijna and Their Functions 111 4.5.4 laya-vijna in Relation to Karma, Vipka and Sasra 118 4.5.5 laya-vijna and Tathgata-garbha 120 Conclusion 122 Comparison between Bhavaga-citta and laya-vijna Introduction Similarities Differences Conclusion 125 125 125 129 133 138 138 139 143

Bibliography 1 Primary Sources 2 Secondary Sources 3 Electronic Sources

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A. Aguttara-nikya, Ed. Richard Morris, 2nd revised edition by A.K. Warder, 1Vols. PTS, 1989; Aguttara-nikya, Ed. E. Hardy, 3Vols. PTS, 1994. Aguttaranikya-ahakath, Chaha Sagyan, CD-Rom version 3, 1Vols. Vipassan Research Institute. Abhidhammatthasagaha, Trans., Bhikkhu Bodhi, A Comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma, Ed. Allan R. Bomhard, Charleston Buddhist fellowship, 2007. Abhidhammatthavibhvin-tk, Chaha Sagyan, CD-Rom version 3, Vipassan Research Institute. Dgha-nikya, Ed. T.W. Rhys Davids and J. Estlin Carpenter, 1Vols. PTS, 1995. Dgha-nikya, Ed. T.W. Rhys Davids and Carpenter, J. Estlin, 3Vols. PTS, 1995. Dhammasaganippakaraa, Chaha Sagyan, CD-Rom version 3, Vipassan Research Institute, 1999. Dhammasagan -ahakath (Atthaslin), Chaha Sagyan, CD-Rom version 3, Vipassan Research Institute, 1999. Majjhiama-nikya, Ed. V. Trenckner, 1Vols. PTS, 1993; Majjhiamanikya. Ed. Robert Chalmers, 2Vols. PTS, 1993; Majjhiama-nikya. Ed. Robert Chalmers, 3Vols. PTS, 1994. Majjhiamanikya-ahakath, Chaha Sagyan, CD-Rom version 3, 2Vols. Igatpuri: Vipassan Research Institute, 1999. Mahynasagraha, French Trans. tienne Lamotte. English translation by G K .M Chodron, Vol 2. Sayutta-nikya, Ed. Leon Feer, 2Vols. PTS, 1989; Sayutta- nikya. Ed. Leon Feer, 3Vols. PTS, 1975; Sayutta- nikya. Ed. Leon Feer, 4Vols. PTS, 1990; Sayutta-nikya. Ed. Leon Feer, 5Vols. PTS, 1994.

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