The present thesis seeks to examine the treatment of sense cognition in the Sutta Pițaka with the emphasis on its role in human personality and ways of managing this process in order to overcome human suffering. This study argues that the process of sense cognition has a crucial role in producing human suffering and it is by manipulating or regulating this process that one one can achieve release from suffering

                        Firstly , the thesis explores in detail , the treatment of sense cognition the Niikyas. It also explores the possible varieties of sense congnition , depending on the level of the individual ‘s personality according to the suttas.Furthermore , the diversity of explanations of sense cognition ,  in the suttas ,is explored , The thesis further examines the scope and purpose of the explanation of the process of sense cognition in the suttas.

                        Secondly the thesis deals with discussion on the role of sense cognition in producing human suffering. It explores the facters of personality-both cognitive and non-cognitive-which profoundly affect

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