Volitional formations (saṅkhārā)
Indeterminate qualities / Five Aggregates / Volitional formations 
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Part of key topic Dependent Origination
Alternative translations: Mental formations, Fabrications, Conditioned things
Also a subtag of Dependent origination
See also: Volition
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Saṅkhāra can refer either to the fourth khandha specifically or to any conditioned thing; the meaning must be inferred from context.




Western Disciples of the Thai Forest Tradition, Session 15 – Jan. 25, 2016

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2. Story: Entering a cold river is just saṅkhāra, told by Ajahn Jotipālo. [Ajahn Kusalo] [Bhante Rahula] [Volitional formations] // [Ajahn Jotipālo] [Arrow River]