Perception

The Buddha discusses four ways that perception can mislead us. We'll begin by considering how perception works in Buddhism then turn to these four ways it can mislead. Finally we'll turn to four ways perception can get things right, and…

How does perception work in Buddhism? We'll look at why it's important and how it functions, as well as how it produces dukkha or suffering. I'll also suggest how we can integrate perceptions into our practice.

We'll look at what may be the deepest meditative attainment in early Buddhism besides nirvana itself. This is known as the state of the cessation of perception and feeling. We'll consider what the state is, how it is supposed to be…