This article reviews the element of consciousness from a Buddhist and a non-Buddhist (Western) perspective. Within the Buddhist perspective, two practices toward attaining expanded and purified consciousness will be included: the Seven-Point Mind Training and Vipassana. Within the Western perspective, David Hawkins' works on consciousness will be used as a main guide. In addition, a number of important concepts that contribute to expanded and purified consciousness will be presented. Among these concepts are impermanence, karma, non-harming (ahimsa), ethics, kindness and compassion, mindfulness, right livelihood, charity, interdependence, wholesome view, collaboration, and fairness. This article may be of use to students and workforce members who consider a transdisciplinary approach on human wellbeing in personal and professional environments.
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Abstract 27 Introduction 27 Consciousness 27 The Buddha's Perspective on Consciousness Through Current Interpretations 28 The Dalai Lama's Perspective on Consciousness 29 A Western Perspective on Consciousness: David Hawkins 29 Bodhisattva 31 Attaining Expanded and Purified Consciousness 31 The Seven-Point Mind Training 31 Vipassana 32 Enlightenment 32 Some Other Important Buddhist Values 32 Impermanence 33 Karma 33 Non-harming (Ahimsa) 33 Ethics 33 Kindness and Compassion 34 Mindfulness 34 Right Livelihood 34 Charity 35 Interdependence and Interconnectedness 35 Wholesome View 35 Collaboration 35 Fairness 36 Buddhism and Work 36 Right Livelihood 36 Right Thinking 36 Right Mindfulness 38 Right Action 38 Conclusion 38 References 39
