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- Anguttara Nikaya V.27
- Samadhi Sutta
- (Immeasurable) Concentration
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"Wise & mindful, you should develop immeasurable concentration [i.e.,
concentration based on immeasurable good will, compassion, appreciation, or equanimity].
When, wise & mindful, one has developed immeasurable concentration, five realizations
arise right within oneself. Which five?
"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is blissful
in the present and will result in bliss in the future.'
"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is noble
& not connected with the baits of the flesh.'
"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is not
obtained by base people.'
"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is peaceful,
exquisite, the acquiring of serenity, the attainment of unity, not kept in place by the
fabrications of forceful restraint.'
"The realization arises right within oneself that 'I enter into this concentration
mindfully, and mindfully I emerge from it.'
"Wise & mindful, you should develop immeasurable concentration. When, wise
& mindful, one has developed immeasurable concentration, these five realizations arise
right within oneself."