遍處禪修法 Kasina Meditation
遍處禪修法 Kasina Meditation
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如果根據巴黎經典記載，佛陀提到的十遍禪是地遍禪、水遍禪、火遍禪、風遍禪、青遍禪、黃遍禪、紅遍禪、白遍禪、空遍禪、識遍禪（AN10.25）
但清淨導論的十遍禪卻是地遍禪、水遍禪、火遍禪、風遍禪、青遍禪、黃遍禪、紅遍禪、白遍禪、空遍禪、光遍禪
在這裡，這十一種禪修方法都會被介紹
According to the Pali Canon, the ten *kasiṇas* (meditation devices) mentioned by the Buddha are: earth, water, fire, wind, blue, yellow, red, white, space, and consciousness. （AN10.25）
However, in the *Visuddhimagga* (Path of Purification), the ten *kasiṇas* are listed as: earth, water, fire, wind, blue, yellow, red, white, space, and light.
Here, all eleven meditation methods will be introduced.
《色遍禪修法 Color Kasina Meditation Method》
《色遍禪修法 Color Kasina Meditation Method》
傳統來說，我們有四種色遍禪：青（啡色或黑色）遍禪、黃遍禪、紅遍禪、白遍禪
白遍是四種色遍之中最好的,因為它能使心清澈明亮
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像白色的物體，例如骨，白玫瑰 （如下圖）
3.接著專注它的白色，不斷默念 ‘白，白....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 有些禪修者會把白色的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
以同樣方法，可以培育任意顏色的遍禪；不限於只是黑色、黃色、紅色、白色.....
Traditionally, there are four types of color kasina meditations: Blue Kasina, Yellow Kasina, Red Kasina, and White Kasina.
Among the four color kasinas, the White Kasina is considered the best, as it can make the mind clear and bright.
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. Close your eyes and visualize a white object, such as a bone or a white rose (as shown in the image below).
3. Then focus on its whiteness, continuously and silently reciting 'white, white...'.
4. Continue focusing on it. The mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. Some meditators may expand the area of whiteness to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
* In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
* **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
* **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
* **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
* **One-pointedness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
7. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply settles—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **One-pointedness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
9. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
Using the same method, one can develop kasina meditation with any color; it is not limited to just black, yellow, red, or white...
《地遍禪 Earth Kasina Meditation》
《地遍禪 Earth Kasina Meditation》
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像能代表地元素的東西，例如山、泥土等等（如下圖）
3.接著專注它地的特質，不斷默念 ‘地，地....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 有些禪修者會把地的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. Close your eyes and visualize something that represents the earth element, such as a mountain, soil, etc. (as shown in the image below).
3. Then focus on the characteristic of earth, continuously and silently reciting 'earth, earth...'.
4. Continue focusing on it. The mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. Some meditators may expand the perception of earth to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
6. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
《水遍禪 Water Kasina Meditation》
《水遍禪 Water Kasina Meditation》
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像能代表水元素的東西，例如大海、湖等等（如下圖）
3.接著專注它水的特質，不斷默念 ‘水，水....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 有些禪修者會把水的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. Close your eyes and visualize something that represents the water element, such as a sea, lake, etc. (as shown in the image below).
3. Then focus on the characteristic of water, continuously and silently reciting 'water, water...'.
4. Continue focusing on it. The mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. Some meditators may expand the perception of water to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
6. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
《火遍禪 fire Kasina Meditation》
《火遍禪 fire Kasina Meditation》
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像火（如下圖）
3.接著專注它火的特質，不斷默念 ‘火，火....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 有些禪修者會把火的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. Close your eyes and visualize fire (as shown in the image below).
3. Then focus on the characteristic of fire, continuously and silently reciting 'fire, fire...'.
4. Continue focusing on it. The mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. Some meditators may expand the perception of fire to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
6. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
《風遍禪 fire Kasina Meditation》
《風遍禪 fire Kasina Meditation》
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像風吹動物件的影像（如下的影片）
3.接著專注它風的特質，不斷默念 ‘風，風....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 此時，可以直接把風幻想成流動的蒸汽，然後把‘風’的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, one must relax and let go to the max
2. Close your eyes and visualize the image of the wind moving objects (as shown in the video below).
3. Then focus on the quality of the wind, continuously repeating silently, 'wind, wind…'
4. Continue to concentrate on it; the mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. At this point, you can directly envision the wind as flowing steam, and then expand the scope of the "wind" to permeate the entire universe—though this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
6. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
《空遍禪 space Kasina Meditation》
《空遍禪 space Kasina Meditation》
這個禪法是佛陀提到的，記載在AN1025
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2.閉眼想像空間，例如鑰匙孔中的空間、天空的空間（如下圖）
3.接著專注它空間的特質，不斷默念 ‘空，空....’
4.繼續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 此時，可以把‘空間’的範圍擴大，遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
5.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
6.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
7.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
8.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
**Steps**
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. With eyes closed, visualize space, such as the space within a keyhole or the space of the sky (as shown in the image below).
3. Then, focus on the characteristic of this space and continuously and silently repeat "space, space…"
4. Continue focusing on it; the mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. At this point, the scope of "space" can be expanded to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
5. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
6. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
8. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**.
《識遍禪 Consciousness Kasina Meditation》
《識遍禪 Consciousness Kasina Meditation》
這個禪法是佛陀提到的，記載在AN1025
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2. 心覺知心本身（心其實就是這個覺知），然後不斷默念‘識，識，識.....’
3.持續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 此時，可以直接把覺知遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
4.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
5.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
6.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
7.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
This meditation method was mentioned by the Buddha and is recorded in AN 10.25.
Steps:
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max.
2. The mind is aware of the mind itself (the mind is essentially this awareness), while continuously and silently repeating “consciousness, consciousness,…” or 'mind, mind, mind..'
3. Maintain focused attention on it; the mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. At this point, one can directly expand awareness to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
4. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
5. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
6. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**
《光遍禪 Light Kasina Meditation》
《光遍禪 Light Kasina Meditation》
步驟
1.在禪修的整個過程中，都要放鬆、放下到極點
2. 想象光（如圖），然後不斷默念‘光，光，光.....’
3.持續專注它，心會慢慢平靜、快樂、舒服。 此時，可以直接把光遍滿整個宇宙--但這個步驟可有可無
4.如果定力深入下去，全身就會突然好像有被電流流過的喜悅---這是初禪。 初禪有五個禪支：尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)、喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)
在初禪中，有時心會跑走一點，而‘尋’就是心重新投入那個禪修目標
‘伺’就是心持續覺知目標
‘喜’就是全身好像有電流流過的喜悅
‘樂’就是心中有甜滋滋的感覺
‘一心’就是心的集中
5.如果我們放下禪修業處，心安住；這即是拋下了尋 (Vitakka)、伺 (Vicāra)； 此時剩下喜 (Pīti)、樂 (Sukha)，以及一心 (Ekaggatā)--這是二禪
6.此時放下電流般的喜悅，剩下甜滋滋的快樂--這是三禪
7.此時連心中甜滋滋的快樂也放下了--這是四禪
This meditation method was mentioned by the Buddha and is recorded in AN 10.25.
Steps:
1. Throughout the entire meditation process, relax and let go to the max .
2. Visualize light, then continuously and silently repeat, "light, light, light..."
3. Maintain focused attention on it; the mind will gradually become calm, joyful, and comfortable. At this point, the light can be expanded to fill the entire universe—but this step is optional.
4. If stillness deepens further, the entire body may suddenly feel a current-like joy flowing through it—this is the **First Jhāna**. The First Jhāna has five factors: Initial Application (Vitakka), Sustained Application (Vicāra), Joy (Pīti), Happiness (Sukha), and Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā).
- In the First Jhāna, sometimes the mind may wander a little, and **Initial Application (Vitakka)** is the mind re-applying itself to the meditation object.
- **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** is the mind continuously aware of the object.
- **Joy (Pīti)** is the current-like joy flowing through the body.
- **Happiness (Sukha)** is the sweet, pleasant feeling within the mind.
- **Oneness of Mind (Ekaggatā)** is the unification and focus of the mind.
5. If we let go of the meditation object, and the mind simply dwells in tranquility—this means **Initial Application (Vitakka)** and **Sustained Application (Vicāra)** are abandoned. At this point, only **Joy (Pīti)**, **Happiness (Sukha)**, and **Oneness (Ekaggatā)** remain—this is the **Second Jhāna**.
6. At this stage, let go of the current-like joy, leaving only the sweet, pleasant happiness—this is the **Third Jhāna**.
7. At this stage, even the sweet, pleasant happiness within the mind is let go—this is the **Fourth Jhāna**
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