noun
knowledge of others' minds; telepathic awareness
Buddhist term for the supernormal ability to perceive the thoughts and mental states of others, one of the six higher knowledges (六神通).
See also: 六神通
仏教では、他心通は修行によって得られる神通力の一つとされる。
In Buddhism, knowledge of others' minds is considered one of the supernormal powers attainable through practice.
From 他心 (tashin, 'other's mind') + 通 (tsū, 'penetration, mastery'). The term is a direct translation of the Sanskrit paracittajñāna, referring to the ability to know the thoughts of others.