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from outward, evil thoughts <strong>and</strong> settle it well on the<br />

inward sight (1st condition given below).<br />

b. Continuously abiding: to be able to make the mind<br />

continually abide on the inward sight (2nd condition).<br />

c. Well abiding: if any thought falls away from the<br />

inward sight, to be able to re-apply it (3rd condition).<br />

d. Abiding near the good: all the outward thoughts have<br />

turned inward (3rd condition).<br />

e. Overwhelming: the outward thoughts have been<br />

overwhelmed by the inward sight (4th condition).<br />

f. Silence: the mind is peaceful <strong>and</strong> kept silent (4th<br />

condition).<br />

g. Deep silence: the sleepy mind <strong>and</strong> the distracted mind<br />

are overwhelmed by the deep silence (5th condition).<br />

h. One-pointed attention: the mind can concentrate only<br />

on one point; that is, the inward sight, without moving<br />

even a little or ceasing for a short time (5th condition).<br />

i. Equal abiding: the mind itself abides everywhere<br />

continually <strong>and</strong> equally without any forceful<br />

compulsion (6th condition).<br />

2. The Six Conditions<br />

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