Slow Intelligence in Eastern Philosophy
Nyanaponika Thera,
The heart of Buddhist Meditation : A Handbook of Mental Training Based on the Buddha's Way of Mindfulness,
first American Edition published by Red Wheel/Weiser LLC,
York Beach, ME in 1965.
(www.redwheelweiser.com)
In Thera's teachings, slow intelligence and quick intelligence
each have their advantages in learning and in meditation training.
Says Thera: "For giving up the belief in permanancy, it is easier
for the theorizing type of slow intelligence
to see the inpermanance of consciousness (Citta)
in its not-too-diversified classification such
as mind and lust."