Date:08/31/2024 09/01/2024
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Sara
Sitting Meditation
Subtle Transformation of Sensations in Samadhi
As concentration deepens, sensations refine, reflecting growing stability and integration.
1. What Is This Transformation?
A shift from coarse sensations to subtle, continuous perception.
2. Conditions
1.Stable posture: Physical steadiness.
2.Refined breath: Natural breathing.
3.Quiet mind: Fewer thoughts.
4.Continuous awareness: Unbroken noticing.
5.Non-interference: No manipulation.
3. Signs
1.Finer sensation: Increased subtlety.
2.Continuity: Fewer gaps.
3.Deeper calm: Stability grows.
4.Comfort: Tension fades.
5.Clarity: Awareness brightens.
4. Responses
1.No grasping: Don’t chase.
2.No judging: Avoid meaning-making.
3.Sustain awareness: Keep steady.
4.Return to breath: Anchor attention.
5.Allow unfolding: Let it be.
5. Notes
Does subtle mean higher?
No—just a state change.
Conclusion
Refinement occurs naturally with stable awareness.
