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discourse

skilled in mental transformation

skilled in the evolution (lit. turning apart) of mind. According to the commentary (Mp-ṭ), this means mastery in directing and refining collectedness (samādhi) — the capacity to move the mind from a lesser calm to a greater calm, from a coarse collectedness to one more refined.

skilled in the transformation of perception

skilled in the evolution (lit. turning apart) of perception. The commentary (Mp-ṭ) explains this as the ability to refine or shift perception, to go beyond coarse perceptions of form and multiplicity toward subtler perceptions leading to peace.