Below the threshold of conscious awareness, ignorance infiltrates our perceptions, and from there spreads to our thoughts and views, resulting in distorted modes of understanding
In his book "Meditation on Perception: Ten Healing Practices to Cultivate Mindfulness," author Henepola Gunaratana discusses the impact of unconscious ignorance on our perceptions. He emphasizes that beneath our conscious awareness, certain biases and misunderstandings can seep into how we perceive the world around us.
This ignorance not only affects our worldview but also distorts our thoughts and opinions, leading to a skewed understanding of reality. Gunaratana's insights suggest that mindfulness and meditation can help us cultivate a clearer perception, enabling us to see through these distortions and gain a more accurate understanding of ourselves and the environment.
