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'''Four dhyanas''' ([[Wyl.]] ''bsam gtan bzhi'') | '''Four dhyanas''' ([[Wyl.]] ''bsam gtan bzhi'') — the four levels of [[dhyana]], corresponding to the four levels of the [[form realm]]. [[Khenpo Pema Vajra]] says: <br> | ||
#The first dhyana level which is accomplished in this way has five features: conception, discernment, joy, physical wellbeing and [[samadhi]].<br> | #The first dhyana level which is accomplished in this way has five features: conception, discernment, joy, physical wellbeing and [[samadhi]].<br> | ||
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#The fourth dhyana, which is called the ultimate dhyana because it is yet more peaceful, has four features: the neutral sensation in which the sensation of physical wellbeing has been abandoned, [[mindfulness]], the mental formation of [[equanimity]], and [[samadhi]]. <br> | #The fourth dhyana, which is called the ultimate dhyana because it is yet more peaceful, has four features: the neutral sensation in which the sensation of physical wellbeing has been abandoned, [[mindfulness]], the mental formation of [[equanimity]], and [[samadhi]]. <br> | ||
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Revision as of 16:10, 15 May 2009
Four dhyanas (Wyl. bsam gtan bzhi) — the four levels of dhyana, corresponding to the four levels of the form realm. Khenpo Pema Vajra says:
- The first dhyana level which is accomplished in this way has five features: conception, discernment, joy, physical wellbeing and samadhi.
- The second dhyana, which is even more peaceful, has four features: the perfect clarity in which conception and discernment have been relinquished, joy, physical wellbeing and samadhi.
- The third dhyana, which is more peaceful still, has five features: equanimity in which the concept of joy has been abandoned, mindfulness, watchful awareness, physical wellbeing and samadhi.
- The fourth dhyana, which is called the ultimate dhyana because it is yet more peaceful, has four features: the neutral sensation in which the sensation of physical wellbeing has been abandoned, mindfulness, the mental formation of equanimity, and samadhi.