ACI 4 Class 3

Question 1

Give the definition of valid perception.

Answer 1

A fresh, unmistaken state of

mind.

Question 2

Describe very generally the meaning of the term, “person of valid perception.”

Answer 2

Used to describe an enlightened being (who has only valid perceptions), has
the primary connotation of a person who cannot lie.

Question 3

The word “newly” in the definition is necessary to exclude a certain mental function
from being valid perception. Name it.

Answer 3

It is used to exclude recollection, which in the logic schools is not
considered to be a valid perception.

Question 4

Name the three objects that we will be trying to establish with valid perception.

Answer 4

a) Nirvana
b) Omniscience
c) The path for travelling to nirvana and omniscience

Question 5

What kinds of valid perception will you have to get in order to establish whether
these three objects exist or not?

Answer 5

You will need to employ both direct valid perception and deductive
valid perception.