Hence, I say: the arising of consciousness is dependent upon conditions; and without these conditions, no consciousness arises. And upon whatsoever conditions the arising of consciousness is dependent, after these it is called. Consciousness whose arising depends on the eye and forms, is called "eye-consciousness." Consciousness whose arising depends on the ear and sound, is called "ear-consciousness." Consciousness whose arising depends on the olfactory organ and odors, is called "nose-consciousness." Consciousness whose arising depends on the tongue and taste, is called "tongue-consciousness." Consciousness whose arising depends on the body and bodily contacts, is called "body-consciousness." Consciousness whose arising depends on the mind and ideas, is called "mind-consciousness." ((The Eightfold Path), Buddha, the Word (The Eightfold Path))
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