Cetana and the dynamics of violation in theravada buddhism/ Nalini Devdas

Introduction: Cetand in Modern Theravada Scholarship
Approaches to the Concept of Volition in Modern
Theravada Scholarship
Some Modem Interpretations of Cetand
Cetand-Mid the "Ethicization" of the Idea of Kamma
Working Definitions of Key Terms
Chapter I: Concept of Volition in the Upanisads
The Possibility of Volitional Endeavour in the Realm
of Ignorance and Rebirth
The Dynamic Unity of the Mind and Its Components
Sarhkalpa (Conceptualization, Intention)
"Ethicization" of the Idea of Karma
Kdma, Sarhkalpa, and Kratu in the Process of Rebirth
Kratu and Saiikhdra
Conclusion
Chapter II: Buddhist Debates with Early Jainas
Debate on the Efficacy of Ascetic Endeavour in Controlling
the Mind
Debate on the Moral Significance of Intention and Act
VTrya Sind Volition in Jainism
Debate on Whether the Processes of Kamma Negate
Human Initiative
Debates Regarding the Nature and Ultimate Basis
of the Capacity to Initiate Action
Comprehensive Definition of Action in Early Jainism
and in the Suttas
Primacy of Intention Upheld in the Vinaya-pitaka
and the Kathavatthu
Conclusion
Chapter III: Conditioned Origination and Cetana
Cetana xw the Holistic View of Consciousness
Represented by Citta
Conflict and Control in the Citta
The Mind's Capacity to Know Itself
Thought and Volition as Functions of Manas
Conditioned Origination and Interpretation of Sankhara
Sarikharas as Processes of "Combining" and "Constmcting"
"Subliminal Impression" in the Yoga Tradition and
"Mental Formation" in Theravada
Sankhara as Intentional Act
The Influence of Asavas and Anusayas on the Dynamics
of Motivation
The Arising of Uncorrupted Mental States
Anusayas as Factors of Motivation Within Conditioned
Origination
The Conditioned Arising of Anusayas
Anusaya and Cetana
Anusayas and the Question of "Unconscious" Motivation
Conclusion
Chapter IV: Cetana in the Sutta Literature
Cetana as Basic Sentience
Cetana as Intention Imbued with Impetus to Act
The Formative Role of Sankhans in the Processes of Kainma
Cetana Made Concrete in Kamma
Defined as Kamma in the Milindapanha
Cetana and the Eightfold Path
Conclusion
Chapter V: Dynamics of Motivation in the Siittas
Motivational Sequences in the Suttas
Motivational Processes and the "Inclination of the Mind
Motivation That Goes "Against the Current"
"Subduing the Mind by the Mind"
Mindfulness and the Transformation of Mind
Wisdom and Motivation
Conclusion
Chapter VI: Cetana and Attitudes of Mind: Abhidhamma
Perspectives
Holistic Approach to Consciousness in the Abhidhamma
Regarded as Common to All States of Consciousness
Definition of "Wholesome"
Wholesome and Unwholesome "Roots"
The Composition of Wholesome States of Mind
Eight Types of Wholesome Cittas and Cetanas,
The Inner Dynamics of Unwholesome States of Mind
Twelve Unwholesome Cittas and Cetanas
Relationship Between Feeling ( VedanS) and Cetana
Planes of Consciousness
The Concept of "Ethically Indeterminate"
Cetana and the Cognitive Process
Fusion of Perception and Purposive Impetus in Cognitive
Processes
Javana and "Freedom of Will"
Conclusion
Chapter VTI: Cetana and tlie Mind's Dynamic Capacities
Connotations of Ayuhana in the Definitions of Cetana and
Sankhara
Cetana 'xn the Classification of Sankharas
The Identification of Purposive Impulse (Cetana) with
Morally Weighted Act (Kamma)
Cetana and the Process of Rebirth
The Connecting Role of Cetan^
Conclusion
Chapter VIII: Defining Cetana
Definitions of Cetana x'n AtthasalinTaxxd Visuddhimagga
CetanaDeTxxxcd as Motivating Impulse
Identifying Cetana with Kamma
Cetana aX the Beginning, Middle, and End of an Act
Moral Responsibility for Mental Kamma
The Fallacy of Two Purposive Impulses in a Single
Purposive Act
Kamma Redefined as Cetana and Associated Mental States
Classification of Factors Associated with Cetana xrx
the Nettippakarana
Purposive Impulse as the Dynamic Mode of an Attitude
of Mind
Confluence of Purpose and Conative Impetus in Cetana
Cetana axxd Moral Responsibility for Action
Conclusion
Chapter IX; Cetana and Other Pali Terms Indicating
Motivation
Adhimokkha
Cbanda
Sankappa
Ce/a/7JCompared with Terms That Indicate Capacity
to Initiate Goal-Directed Action
Viriya
Differentiating Craving (Tanha) from Cetana
Conclusion