Date:11/23/2024 11/24/2024
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Sara
Sitting Meditation
Subtle Transitions of Meditative Absorption
Meditative absorption is not static; it evolves through subtle adjustments in stability and clarity.
1. From Coarse to Subtle
Early awareness is rough.
Refinement comes with depth.
This unfolds naturally.
2. From Effort to Ease
Initial maintenance requires effort.
Later stability becomes effortless.
This signals maturity.
3. From Joy to Equanimity
Joy stabilizes into balance.
No pursuit of sensation.
Equanimity deepens.
4. From Point to Field
Single-point focus expands.
Awareness becomes holistic.
Stability strengthens.
5. From Calm to Clarity
Calm without clarity leads to dullness.
Clear calm is balanced.
Ongoing awareness is required.
6. From States to Non-Abiding
No fixation on levels.
No identity built on states.
Otherwise stagnation occurs.
7. From Sitting to Activity
Stability during movement tests maturity.
Without it, depth is limited.
8. From State to Quality
No division between in and out of absorption.
Stability becomes a mental quality.
Transition completes.
Summary
Subtle transitions in absorption reflect natural maturation of awareness, not pursuit of particular states.
