Faxiang (Yogacara)

Faxiang, also known as Yogācāra, is a Buddhist philosophical school that emphasizes the nature of consciousness and perception. It teaches that our experience of the world is shaped by our mind and mental processes, and that enlightenment involves understanding and transforming these internal mental patterns. Faxiang explores how the mind constructs reality and seeks to cultivate awareness to transcend illusions and suffering. It also discusses the concept of "storehouse consciousness," which holds the seeds of all mental habits and karmic tendencies, influencing our perceptions and actions. Overall, it offers a detailed framework for understanding how the mind functions and how to achieve spiritual awakening.