user149: Is there any information in the texts that tell you the difference between the spiritual mind and the physical mind. I know there are ways to transcend, but that's not what I'm looking for. What I'm asking is complicated. At what is a thought or action created by the physical mind/brain, and when is a thought or action created by the spiritual mind, or super-consciousness, or whatever. Or, are all thoughts/action created by the mind?

user157: I practice with the Triratna Buddhist community and we have a notion of the reactive mind and the creative mind. The reactive mind is small and governed by habitual responses. The creative mind is big and can respond to situations in a more positive and open way. With practice we can access the creative mind however even then the reactive mind will be there but as a part of this greater whole. There is a lecture about this or some lecture notes if you prefer. 
From the lecture notes - the reactive mind is..

[..] also a repetitive mind. The reactive mind tends to do the same
  thing over and over and over again. That’s another reason why it’s
  like a machine. It gets the same stimuli - the same old newspaper
  open, the same weather or whatever it may be

while the creative mind is 

[...] active on its own account. The motive power, the force, the
  drive, the inspiration, as it were, of the creative mind, comes from
  the depths within the mind itself. Not just from external stimuli.

I personally find this way of thinking moderately useful however it can lead one down the path pf a very goal orientated and grasping practice if not taken in the right spirit. Also it's interesting to note that this concept was nicked from the Scientologists who, i think it's fair to say, have a mixed reputation as a spiritual community. 

user111: There's no physical mind. Brain is Rupa(matter). There are only 2 aspects to the universe.

Nama - mental aspect
Rupa - physical aspect

These 2 are further subdivided into five groups called the Panchaskanda(five aggregates)
Usually what we call as thoughts belong to the Sankhara group. Thoughts are caused by both physical and mental causes. 

user832: There are other sources that support the notion that there is only one mind or consciousness in all that is. Here is one such source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_the_body

In contrast with many Indian religious traditions, Buddhism does not
  regard the body and the mind or spirit as being two entirely separate
  entities- there is no sense in Buddhism that the body is a "vessel"
  that is guided or inhabited by the mind or spirit.[1] Rather, the body
  and mind combine and interact in a complex way to constitute an
  individual. Buddhist attitudes towards the body itself are complex,
  combining the distaste for sensual pleasure that characterizes the
  general Buddhist view towards desire with a recognition of both the
  individuals dependence on the body, and the utility of the body as an
  aide in the development of insight.

Roshi Suzuki has given lectures to American students teaching what is beginner's mind. It might be of interest. 
www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/zenmind.pdf
When thoughts stop, there is nothing but sweet nothingness. 

149: <p>Is there any information in the texts that tell you the difference between the spiritual mind and the physical mind. I know there are ways to transcend, but that's not what I'm looking for. What I'm asking is complicated. At what is a thought or action created by the physical mind/brain, and when is a thought or action created by the spiritual mind, or super-consciousness, or whatever. Or, are all thoughts/action created by the mind?</p>
 157: <p>I practice with the <a href="https://thebuddhistcentre.com/text/what-triratna-buddhist-community" rel="nofollow">Triratna Buddhist community</a> and we have a notion of the reactive mind and the creative mind. The reactive mind is small and governed by habitual responses. The creative mind is big and can respond to situations in a more positive and open way. With practice we can access the creative mind however even then the reactive mind will be there but as a part of this greater whole. There is a <a href="http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/talks/details?num=31" rel="nofollow">lecture</a> about this or some <a href="http://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/texts/lecturetexts/031_Mind_Reactive_and_Creative.pdf" rel="nofollow">lecture notes</a> if you prefer. </p>

<p>From the lecture notes - the reactive mind is..</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>[..] also a repetitive mind. The reactive mind tends to do the same
  thing over and over and over again. That’s another reason why it’s
  like a machine. It gets the same stimuli - the same old newspaper
  open, the same weather or whatever it may be</p>
</blockquote>

<p>while the creative mind is </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>[...] active on its own account. The motive power, the force, the
  drive, the inspiration, as it were, of the creative mind, comes from
  the depths within the mind itself. Not just from external stimuli.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I personally find this way of thinking moderately useful however it can lead one down the path pf a very goal orientated and grasping practice if not taken in the right spirit. Also it's interesting to note that this concept was nicked from the Scientologists who, i think it's fair to say, have a mixed reputation as a spiritual community. </p>
 111: <p>There's no physical mind. Brain is Rupa(matter). There are only 2 aspects to the universe.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.budsas.org/ebud/whatbudbeliev/73.htm" rel="nofollow">Nama</a> - mental aspect</li>
<li><a href="http://www.budsas.org/ebud/whatbudbeliev/73.htm" rel="nofollow">Rupa</a> - physical aspect</li>
</ul>

<p>These 2 are further subdivided into five groups called the <a href="http://www.beyondthenet.net/dhamma/fiveAggregates.htm" rel="nofollow">Panchaskanda</a>(five aggregates)</p>

<p>Usually what we call as thoughts belong to the <a href="http://www.beyondthenet.net/dhamma/formations.htm" rel="nofollow">Sankhara</a> group. Thoughts are caused by both physical and mental causes. </p>
 832: <p>There are other sources that support the notion that there is only one mind or consciousness in all that is. Here is one such source</p>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_the_body">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_the_body</a></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>In contrast with many Indian religious traditions, Buddhism does not
  regard the body and the mind or spirit as being two entirely separate
  entities- there is no sense in Buddhism that the body is a "vessel"
  that is guided or inhabited by the mind or spirit.[1] Rather, the body
  and mind combine and interact in a complex way to constitute an
  individual. Buddhist attitudes towards the body itself are complex,
  combining the distaste for sensual pleasure that characterizes the
  general Buddhist view towards desire with a recognition of both the
  individuals dependence on the body, and the utility of the body as an
  aide in the development of insight.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Roshi Suzuki has given lectures to American students teaching what is beginner's mind. It might be of interest. 
www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/zenmind.pdf</p>

<p>When thoughts stop, there is nothing but sweet nothingness. </p>
