Nonconcurrent formations. [1,46-47], into 14, into further 10]; non-concurrent formation, [not occurring together with mind {sems} or mental states, {sems byung}. ten non-concurrent formations. non-associated compositional factor
Nonconcurrent formations are defined as any formation which is neither endowed with matter nor [concurrent with] mind in the case when matter is composed of material particles and mind is what is conscious and cognizant
non-associated compositional factor Def.: Definitions: (1) a thing that is neither matter nor consciousness; (2) a thing that is neither form nor consciousness; (3) a compounded phenomenon that is neither matter nor consciousness Comment: Examples of this include wide categories which cannot be tied down to being just matter or just consciousness, such as thing (dngos po), specifically characterized phenomenon (rang mtshan), that which is able to perform a function (don byed nus pa).