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Forgetfulness and distraction are the rule in ordinary life, but awareness and a 'fullness of mind' is at the heart of human growth and development. Sangharakshita distinguishes four dimensions of awareness, each with its own qualities: awareness of things, self, others, and reality.
Talk given in 1968.
This talk is part of the series The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.
| 1. | Summary of the Path so far (12:15) | |
| 2. | What is Perfect Awareness? (3:29) | |
| 3. | What is unmindfulness? (9:42) | |
| 4. | Awareness of things (10:09) | |
| 5. | Awareness of self (6:03) | |
| 6. | Awareness of feelings and emotions (1:35) | |
| 7. | Awareness of thoughts (4:48) | |
| 8. | Awareness of others (6:19) | |
| 9. | Awareness of Reality (5:30) | |
| 10. | Conclusion (2:13) |
Total running time: 1:02:03
