Dharmakirti Proofs 7-10 ( HW9 )

Question 1

Take the four elements which are the basis for sense powers.

They are not the cause of mind.

Answer 1

Because you can damage sense powers and don’t damage mind.

Question 2

Consider main mind

Mind provides the basis for sense powers

Answer 2

Because it projects them

Question 3

Consider the mind

It is the cause for the mind to stay

Answer 3

Because what keeps mind going is mental karma of past lives

Question 4

Consider mind of normal person at time of death

It does cross the line into a similar state of mind in the next life.

Answer 4

Because it possesses desire at the time of death.