Heart of the Teachings
Essentials of Buddhism
Aggregates
What we are made of
The five aggregates (skandhas) are
Form (rupa) is made up of
- earth
- water
- fire
- wind
Feeling (vedana) is made up of
- pleasant
- unpleasant
- neutral
the way
Noble Eightfold Path
Feelings
Feelings arise when there is contact between the six internal organs and the six external objects.
Perception (samjna) is related to the six external objects.
Volition (samskara) is the response of the will to the six external objects.
Consciousness (vijnana) grasps the characteristics of the six external objects.