Original Mind and Cosmic Consciousness in the Co-Creative Process
Simone De la Tour, Kevin De la Tour
Frontiers of Philosophy in China January 25, 2011 DOI: 10.1007/s11466-011-0125-7 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Proposes that accessing original mind (benxin) enables union with the greater universe (benti) and participation in the creative process of life. |
Abstract
This article will investigate the issue of accessingbenxin本心 (original mind), subsequent operation from Self and, in that process, union with the “greater universe” orbenti本体 (original substance)—a state expressed in the West as “cosmic consciousness.” It is proposed that this allows one to participate as a partner in the creative process of one’s own life and the surrounding world. The equally important question of how to gain contact with original mind will also be addressed, as well as the consequences of doing so with regard to the human condition. The concept of original thought is introduced, being important here as it is held to be that thought which is generated in the pure condition of original mind, devoid of influence from finite physical existence.