Cittanupassana

Cittanupassana (Contemplation on The Thoughts).

When a thought with senses desires arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with senses desires."
When a thought without senses desires arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without senses desires."

When a thought with anger will arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with anger will."
When a thought without anger will arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without anger will."

When a thought with torpor or boredom arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with torpor/boredom."
When a thought without torpor or boredom arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without torpor/boredom."

When a thought with restlessness or worry arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with restlessness/worry."
When a thought without restlessness or worry arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without restlessness/worry."

When a thought with skeptical doubt arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with skeptical thought."
When a thought without skeptical doubt arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without skeptical thought."

When a thought with faith (samahita) arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with faith."
When a thought without faith (samahita) arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without faith."

When a thought with rapture desires arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with rapture."
When a thought without rapture desires arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without rapture."

When a thought with happiness arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought with happiness."
When a thought with happiness arises, a bhikkhu knows, "this is a thought without happiness."

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