Sayadaw says on PAGE TEN, 'When you have developed strong concentration, you will be able to see that the object is reflected in the mind-door as in a mirror.'
It makes a lot of sense, this consciousness being made of reflection. He says that at first, this reflection is very weak, and then after a series of mind-consciousnesses, the image/idea becomes stronger.
He says that the first sense and mind consciousnesses that arise are weak and do not 'know' the sense object, that comes later.
We may, I guess, take up this reflection as 'mine', but not always. When it comes to compassion or seeing things as they are, that is not the case. It is a great challenge to be mindful, to deepen awareness without at the same time, deepening ownership.
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