The Knowing Element
I can only copy this link from Facebook so it is possible that those who do not have a Facebook account will not be able to access it. My apologies if that is the case. I could not find this talk on his YouTube channel either.
In this talk by Ajahn Suchart Abhijato, a direct disciple of Ajahn Maha Boowa of the Thai forest lineage, you will get detailed information on the knowing element and on 2 specific types of consciousness (vinnana). Aniroodh had asked me about consciousness (vinnana) in Buddhism a long while back and I think this may be a direct answer to his question. There is consciousness that functions when using a material form and there is consciousness that functions when the knowing element is free from form, senses, feeling, perceptions, thinking. There is a short unrelated question in this exchange so be sure to listen all the way to the end. The discussion on the knowing element begins around the 18 minute mark. I hope this information is helpful.
