vicāra

Tibetan: དཔྱོད་པ་
Tibetan (Wylie): dpyod pa
Tibetan (phonetics): chö pa
English: Analysis
Alternative: Investigation
English Definition: Analysis is refined mental engagement with the attributes of the object based on intention and understanding. It functions as a basis for states of calm or unease, depending on the other mental factors involved. Vasubandhu classifies it as one of the eight uncertain mental factors, while Asanga classifies it as one of the four variable factors.
Spanish: Análisis