Vinnana, one of the five aggregates (स्कन्ध Skandhas) in Buddhism, refers to Consciousness or awareness. It is the aggregate that experiences and responds to sensory and mental stimuli, encompassing the six types of consciousness associated with the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) and the mind. Vinnana plays a crucial role in the continuity of experience, linking together moments of perception and mental formations. Understanding Vinnana helps practitioners recognize the impermanent and dependent nature of consciousness, aiding in the development of mindfulness and the path to enlightenment.