Understanding the Mind and Defilements
…we are born with it. Defilement forces the mind to think, speak, and act badly, thereby forming bad habits. Defilement does not die with us, but remains within the mind and moves from body to body during ou…
…and behaviors. Defilements, viewed as an opponent to clarity, cause the mind to wander and form bad habits. The text cautions against external distractions that inhibit self-awareness, urging readers to tur…