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
In Buddhism, knowledge of others' minds is considered one of the supernormal powers attainable through practice.
A Buddhist term transmitted through Chinese, combining 他心 “another’s mind” and 通 “supernatural knowledge.” It denotes one of the superknowledges: direct knowledge of other beings’ thoughts.