When one accesses the ninth consciousness, the "light" of the Buddha nature flows downward, purifying the karmic seeds in the eighth consciousness. This purification naturally transforms the ego-centric attachments of the seventh consciousness and changes the perspective of the sixth consciousness. Consequently, the five senses begin to perceive the world differently. This process is described as "human revolution"—an inner transformation that changes one's destiny and environment.
The Nine Consciousness SGI PDF offers several key takeaways: Nine Consciousness Sgi Pdf
The realm of the "self" or ego. It is where our sense of individual identity is formed and where attachments and delusions of "me" vs. "others" often originate. Eighth Consciousness (Alaya): Also known as the "Storehouse Consciousness" When one accesses the ninth consciousness, the "light"
For the definitive SGI guide to this topic, look for the book Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and Death by Daisaku Ikeda (which explains the eight/nine consciousnesses in lay terms) and back issues of the Living Buddhism study magazine (formerly World Tribune ). This process is described as "human revolution"—an inner