Characteristics and types of dreams according to the Buddhist scriptures

Abstract

This subject article is mentioned According to the Buddhist scriptures, there are 3 types of dreams: 1) a dream that is Kusala is a good dream, 2) a dream that is Akusala is a bad dream, and 1) a dream that is neither Kusala and Akusala is upayā kata. As for the causes of dreams, there are 4 factors: 1) Dhātukhobha; the recurrent element, 2) Anubhutapubba; which has been consumed before, 3) Devatopasaṅhāra; divine inspiration, 4) Puppanimita; an omen.

In the Milindapavana, two more causes of dreams are added from the above four, namely due to recurrence of good deeds. and because the phlegm recurred and concluded that only Puppanimita can make dreams come true. Other than that, it's not true.

But in the Commentary it is said that divine inspiration may or may not be true. Because if you meet an angel with good intentions It will make it come true. If you meet an angel with bad intentions If you want to pretend and come into the dream, it might not be true.