It is a Buddhist concept that describes a state of restlessness, capriciousness, and lack of control in one's thoughts. This "mind monkey" metaphor is not only found in Buddhist writings such as Chan or Zen, Consciousness-only, Pure Land, and Shingon, but it has also been adopted in Daoism, Neo-Confucianism, Chinese poetry, theater, and literature.

2025年2月14日 · Do you have an inner voice that hinders your success? According to Buddhist principles, the “monkey mind” is a term that refers to being unsettled, restless, or confused. Writer and Buddhist...

你听过 “猴子思维”（monkey mind）吗？ 这是我们大脑中非常强大的一部分。 早在数百万年前，为了保护自己，人类的大脑进化出这一原始机制。 随着时代的发展，我们的居住环境发生了翻天覆地的变化。 然而，我们大脑中…

“Monkey Mind”，古文中将作“心猿”，直白地讲就是“猴子心”。 佛陀把“人类思绪接连转变“的过程与“猴子从一棵树荡到另一棵树”的场景相类比。

You may have heard meditation and Buddhist teachers refer to the “monkey mind.” In this short excerpt from Lama Tsomo’s book, Wisdom & Compassion (Starting with Yourself) she shares the origin story of this concept, while helping us understand the nature of the mind.

2015年3月2日 · What is the Monkey Mind, & why does it swing through your head causing mental fatigue? Discover how to tame the beast & make it your friend.

2022年2月12日 · The distracted, disorganised and often chaotic feeling we have in our mind is called the monkey mind. In this guide, we will share with you what the monkey mind is, explaining its causes and offering some advice on how to tame this part of your brain in order to take back control and live a more relaxed life.

2019年3月29日 · It allows you to slow the monkey mind down and identify the triggers of distraction, problem-seeking, and self-criticism. You’ll gain insights into how your thoughts affect you.

2024年7月30日 · Calm your monkey mind with mindfulness, meditation, and practical strategies to achieve mental peace and clarity. Discover the impact of a focused mind on well-being and productivity.

2018年6月25日 · Monkey Mind 焦虑是最常见的心理疾病，有3/10左右的人有此临床表现，更重要的是，它越来越成为现代生活一个普遍的无法解决的问题，其实说实话，作者最后也没有给出什么真正的解决方案，并且我也不认为他已经被治愈了，只能说他学会共存了吧。