Volitional formations (saṅkhārā)
Indeterminate qualities / Five Aggregates / Volitional formations 
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Part of key topic Dependent Origination
Alternative translations: Mental formations, Fabrications, Conditioned things
Also a subtag of Dependent origination
See also: Volition
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Saṅkhāra can refer either to the fourth khandha specifically or to any conditioned thing; the meaning must be inferred from context.




Suttas You've Never Heard Of, Session 2 – Jun. 25, 2016

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12. Comments by Rik Center about ongoing Dhamma practice and coming back to the heart. [Long-term practice] [Suffering] [Cessation of Suffering] [Ill-will] [Forgiveness] [Mindfulness of mind]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno. [Merit]

Quote: “We’re making choices all the time anyway; we may as well choose to be happy.” [Volitional formations] [Happiness]