Stage 01 of 10

Adept, stage 10 of 10

Tranquility and equanimity

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Goal

Let the qualities of the meditative state persist after you stand up.

Why it works

The aim was never only a good sit. When tranquility and equanimity remain after you stand up, they shape how you meet the rest of your life, and they prepare the ground for insight and awakening.

Obstacles you will meet

  • None in the usual sense: only continued practice

Skills you will build

  • Practicing in daily life
  • Insight practice

Ready for the next stage when

Tranquility, joy and equanimity persist between sits, in ordinary life.