Stage 01 of 10

Adept, stage 8 of 10

Mental pliancy

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Goal

Complete pacification of the senses and the arising of meditative joy.

Why it works

With the mind unified, the senses stop competing for attention and quiet down. This is the ground from which pliancy and meditative joy arise, the result of the mind no longer fighting itself.

Obstacles you will meet

  • Strange sensations
  • Involuntary movements
  • Intense energy

Skills you will build

  • Sustaining effortless attention
  • Letting energy currents run their course

Ready for the next stage when

You reliably reach mental pliancy, pacified senses and meditative joy.