What is Papancha?
Papancha is a term rooted in Buddhist philosophy, particularly within the Theravāda tradition. It refers to the proliferation of thoughts, concepts, and mental elaborations that lead to suffering and confusion. Papancha involves the tendency of the mind to get entangled in unnecessary, often obsessive, thinking and mental formations, which can obstruct clear perception and insight.
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