The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination : Part2

<p>First, in the figure, items &ldquo;1 .Ignorance&rdquo; and &ldquo;2. Volitional<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Formations&rdquo; represent the conditions that lead a soul to take on a human form.</p> <p>&ldquo;Ignorance&rdquo; refers to the state of being clouded by afflictions from the beginning of timelessness. &ldquo;Ignorance&rdquo; means being in the dark about the truth, representing &ldquo;unawareness&rdquo; or &ldquo;misunderstanding.&rdquo;</p> <p>&ldquo;Volitional Formations&rdquo; are thoughts, words, and actions performed in a state of ignorance.</p> <p>In the figure, next to &ldquo;1. Ignorance&rdquo; and &ldquo;2. Volitional Formations,&rdquo; &ldquo; Defilements &ldquo; signifies &ldquo;state,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Karma&rdquo; signifies &ldquo;action.&rdquo; &ldquo;Karma&rdquo; affects both the current and future lives.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@konaru.shaku/the-twelve-links-of-dependent-origination-part2-9417c41f2b2b"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>
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