[Trebbinsa]

Budddha taught our thoughts come from perceptions and perceptions come from elements.

For example, the Buddha taught from the sensuality element come sensual perceptions and from sensual perceptions come sensual thoughts.

The element of sensuality is an in-born tendency (asusaya).

The same for the element of ill-will, etc.

Consider a new born infant. It cannot really think but it has urges of need & frustration.

In terms of thought, the best the infant can do is cry or giggle.

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