Where do thoughts come from?

Where do our thoughts come from? Buddhist Wisdom

(Buddhism Podcast) Oct. 21, 2025: Buddhism Explained. Where do our thoughts come from? We know the thoughts that just seem to appear in our heads – have we ever truly wondered where they come from?

This post explores Buddhism's unique perspective on the mind (stream of cittas, consciousness), revealing that our thoughts do not spring from a fixed "self" but rather from an intricate dance of interconnected supporting conditions. These are spelled out in the 12 causal links of Dependent Origination.

Discover the profound teachings of Dependent Origination and anatta ("not-self," that all things, while real, are impersonal, impermanent, and utterly incapable of fulfilling us, and are therefore quite illusory, maya) to unlock a surprising sense of freedom and a deeper understanding of who or what we truly are. This is an invitation to see our mind in a whole new light.

• 00:00 - The question behind the question (infinite regress)
• 01:28 - Who owns the thoughts?
• 06:59 - Thoughts arise from conditions
• 13:59 - THE ROOT - ignorance as the fuel
• 17:56 - When understanding brings freedom

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