AN 5.27 Samadhi Sutta

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AN 5.27 Samadhi Sutta : Trance/Jhana/Zen/Dyan/Concentration
"Wise & mindful, you should develop immeasurable concentration(trance) (i.e., trance state based on immeasurable good will, compassion, appreciation, or equanimity). When, wise & mindful, one has developed immeasurable concentration(trance), five realizations arise right within oneself. Which five?

"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration(trance) is blissful in the present and will result in bliss in the future.'

"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration(trance) is noble & not connected with the baits of the flesh.'

"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration(trance) is not obtained by base people.'

"The realization arises right within oneself that 'This concentration(trance) is peaceful, exquisite, the acquiring of serenity, the attainment of unity, not kept in place by the fabrications of forceful restraint.'

"The realization arises right within oneself that 'I enter into this concentration(trance) mindfully, and mindfully I emerge from it.'

"Wise & mindful, you should develop immeasurable concentration(trance). When, wise & mindful, one has developed immeasurable concentration(trance), these five realizations arise right within oneself."