<p>According to the Abhidhamma, a single cognitive experience consists of 17 continuous thought moments. Here is a <a href="http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/mendis/wheel322.html#citta" rel="nofollow">useful Abhidhamma manual</a> which explains those 17 thought moments. Look for the <strong>"Mind in its passive and active forms"</strong> section.</p>

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<p>Cognition, how it happens on one's mind? Is there any comprehensible English explanation about it? </p>

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How cognition can be explained in Buddha's Abidhamma?
# How cognition can be explained in Buddha's Abidhamma?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-10-19)

Cognition, how it happens on one's mind? Is there any comprehensible English explanation about it?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-10-19. Score: 1

According to the Abhidhamma, a single cognitive experience consists of 17 continuous thought moments. Here is a [useful Abhidhamma manual](http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/mendis/wheel322.html#citta) which explains those 17 thought moments. Look for the **"Mind in its passive and active forms"** section.


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