Reply To: Compilation of my thoughts

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Lal
Keymaster

Yes. 

  • Here, “nama” refers to the “impression of an external rupa” that one likes/dislikes. That is what the mind is focused on at that moment.
  • Namarupa” is the “rupa” created by the mind with that kamma vinnana per that impression. Essentially, that is the kammic energy generated to give rise to such a namarupa in the future. 
  • The more one does mano, vaci, and kaya (abhi)sankhara (with avijja), the stronger kammic energy becomes.
  • That happens because the mind craves (or despises) such a namarupa. This is based on “distorted sanna,” which gives the impression that some things are valuable and can bring happiness: “Fooled by Distorted Saññā (Sañjānāti) – Origin of Attachment (Taṇhā)
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