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the sense of mathematical quantity but their practice
only increases merits (and results in birth in one of the
heavens); it is not concerned with salvation. The
character of these four is very good but we shall have a
chance to talk about similar qualities in the six
paramitas and in the Tantras (though in different
contexts) so we have left them here.
E. Why do we not discuss "pure Dhyana"?
Having talked in the last section on "fundamental taste
Dhyanas," we may proceed to explain those called
"pure." These have been included in the second division
of meditations called "Worldly States of Dhyana" (See
Ch. III). The nine contemplations of Impurity, which are
both Hinayana and outward in object, are included in
the Beyond the World division there, called
"investigating dhyana." Everything we talk about will
include these others.
F. A Note on the Five Dull Drivers
These are very common, and are also known as the five
sorrows or the five poisons. Many of the readers of this
book will have plenty to do in making the basic
renunciations and purifications of the Hinayana, so our
account of the obstacles and the meditations to
overcome them, as taught in that Vehicle, should be
particularly complete.
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