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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?  | 
          
      
       
 
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 The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is blissful in the present and will result in bliss in the future.  | 
          
      
       
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 The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is noble & not connected with the baits of the flesh.  | 
          
      
       
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 The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration is not obtained by base people.'  | 
          
      
       
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 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.  | 
      
       
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 The realization arises right within oneself that 'I enter into this concentration mindfully, and mindfully I emerge from it.'  | 
         
 
      
       
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 Wise & mindful, you should develop immeasurable concentration. When, wise & mindful, one has developed immeasurable concentration, these five realizations arise right within oneself.  | 
         
 
      
       
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 Cập nhập ngày: Thứ Sáu 08-11-2006 Kỹ thuật trình bày: Minh Hạnh & Thiện Pháp  |