Alayavijnana (Arayashiki) - Karmic imprints
In HBS, we believe our deeds and words sow the seeds of karmic destiny. Our positive actions and thoughts lead to good fortune, and likewise, negative actions and grudges sow harmful seeds, which can manifest as suffering or misfortune. M indfulness and ethical behavior are essential to cultivating a positive destiny. What is 'Arayashiki'? This is a Japanese term derived from the original sanskrit Alayavijnana . It means a 'storehouse of consciousness.' In HBS, it is the 8th level of consciousness and is considered the deepest and most complex one. What are the levels of consciousness? 1. Visual consciousness (gen-shiki) 2. Auditory consciousness (ni-shiki) 3. Olfactory consciousness (bi-shiki) 4. Gustatory consciousness (zetsu-shiki) 5. Tactile consciousness (shin-shiki) 6. Thought consciousness (i-shiki) 7. Ego consciousness (mana-shiki) 8. "Storehouse" consciousness (araya-shiki) The first five are what we would consider to be 'the 5-senses' - ...