'mind', 'consciousness', 'state of consciousness', is a synonym of
mano and
viññāna (s. khandha and
Tab. 1).
Dhs. divides all phenomena into consciousness (citta), mental
concomitants (cetasika) and materiality
(rūpa).
In adhicitta, 'higher mentality', it signifies the concentrated,
quietened mind, and is one of the 3 trainings (s.
sikkhā).
The concentration (or intensification) of consciousness is one of the 4 roads
to power (s. iddhipāda).

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