Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

is possible to touch a partial realization of sunyata. Such
a one at that time is certainly first among all beings in
the world.
2. Realizations Related to the Three Liberations
(vimoksa)
If the first and third meditations are accomplished, then
one will gain the signless liberation, because one does
not seize the body as a gross outward sign nor grasp at
the mind as a subtle inward sign. The result to be
expected of the practice of the second meditation is the
liberation of wishlessness, since one has concentrated
upon the painfulness of feelings, so that pleasant
sensations are seen for what they are and no attachment
arises for them. Voidness is the liberation gained from
the successful meditation on all dharmas as having no
self.
3. Other Realizations
If one always meditates on the four mindfulness
practices one will receive:
a. Increased faith in the Dharma;
b. Power to keep the sila very well;
c. Knowledge of the truth of impermanence;
d. A real renunciation;
e. Diligence to practice always and not to be like
counterfeit Bodhisattvas going here and there; and
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