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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Book III (2)
A prolonged holding of the perceiving consciousness in that region is meditation (dhyana).
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book I: Instructions on the Symptoms of Death, or the First Stage of the Chikhai Bardo: The Primary Clear Light Seen at the Moment of Death (1.14)
The common people call this the state wherein the consciousness-principle hath fainted away. The duration of this state is uncertain. [It dependeth]...
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra
Chapter 1: The Buddha Land (38)
Serenity (dhyana) is the Bodhisattva’s pure land, for when he attains Buddhahood, living beings whose minds are disciplined and unstirred will be rebo...
Katha Upanishad
Sixth Vallī (11)
'This, the firm holding back of the senses, is what is called Yoga. He must be free from thoughtlessness then, for Yoga comes and goes.'
Bhagavad Gita
Dhyāna Yoga (6.15)
Thus the self-controlled Yogi holding the mind in meditation on the Self, attains peace abiding in me which culminates in the highest bliss of...
The Secret of the Golden Flower
Circulation of the Light and Protection of the Centre (16)
Fixating contemplation is indispensable, it ensures the strengthening of illumination. Only one must not stay sitting rigidly if worldly thoughts...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Dawning of the Lights of the Six Lokas (27.5)
Wherever the ether pervadeth, consciousness pervadeth; wherever consciousness pervadeth, the Dharma-Kaya pervadeth. Abide tranquilly in the uncreated...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Fourth Method of Closing the Womb-Door (33.5)
By holding one-pointedly to that train of thought, the belief that they are real is dissipated; and, that being impressed upon the inner continuity...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Fifth Method of Closing the Womb-Door (34.1-34.2)
Still, even when this is done, if the holding [phenomena] as real remaineth undissolved, the womb- door is not closed; and, if one be ready to enter...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Third Method of Closing the Womb-Door (32.9)
Meditating thus, resolve firmly that thou wilt hold on to that [resolution]. It hath been said, in the Tantras, 'The door of the womb will be closed...
Bhagavad Gita
Sankhya Yoga (2.61)
Having restrained all the senses the harmonized should sit intent on me. His wisdom is steady whose senses are under control.
Bhagavad Gita
Dhyāna Yoga (6.11)
In a clean spot, a firm seat should be made, neither too high nor too low, and it should be covered by cloth, skin, and holy grass one over the...
Bhagavad Gita
Dhyāna Yoga (6.20)
Where the mind rests restrained by the practice of yoga, and where the self seeing the Self is delighted in the Self; and where established, the yogi...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Judgement (25.9)
At this time, act so as to recognize that thou art in the Bar do. Meditate upon the Samadhi of the Great Symbol. If thou dost not know how to...
Katha Upanishad
Sixth Vallī (10)
'When the five instruments of knowledge stand still together with the mind, and when the intellect does not move, that is called the highest state.'
Bhagavad Gita
Sankhya Yoga (2.53)
When your intellect which is perplexed by hearing the various sastras becomes steady and immovable in ecstatic concentration, then you shall attain...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Dawning of the Lights of the Six Lokas (27.4)
O nobly-born, the special art of these teachings is especially important at this moment: whichever light shineth upon thee now, meditate upon it as...