DiscoverSNSN 35–44SN 43SN 43.3

The Buddha teaches mendicants the unconditioned—defined as the ending of greed, hate, and delusion—and declares placing the mind and keeping it connected to be the path that leads to the unconditioned, urging them to practice absorption without negligence.

SN 43.3 Placing the Mind and Keeping it Connected

“Katamo ca, bhikkhave, asaṅkhatagāmimaggo? Savitakkasavicāro samādhi, avitakkavicāramatto samādhi, avitakkaavicāro samādhi—ayaṁ vuccati, bhikkhave, asaṅkhatagāmimaggo …pe….

Tatiyaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Katamo ca, bhikkhave, asaṅkhatagāmimaggo?

“And what is the path that leads to the unconditioned?

Savitakkasavicāro samādhi, avitakkavicāramatto samādhi, avitakkaavicāro samādhi—ayaṁ vuccati, bhikkhave, asaṅkhatagāmimaggo …pe….

Immersion with placing the mind and keeping it connected. Immersion without placing the mind, merely keeping it connected. Immersion without placing the mind or keeping it connected. …”

Tatiyaṁ.

Topics & Qualities:

Attachment

Attachment

☁️ dark quality

A mental fastening onto people, things, views, or states as “me” or “mine,” unwilling to release them. This clinging can give a sense of security and sweetness.

Also known as: acquisition, bond, clinging, grasping, holding on, possession, entanglement, bound, connected, taking as mine
Pāli: upadhi, upādāna, sakiñcana, mamatta
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Collectedness

Collectedness

topic
☀️ bright quality

A mental quality of composure where awareness is gathered, steady, rather than scattered or tense. In such collectedness, supported by mindfulness and right view, experience is clearly known and can be wisely contemplated.

Also known as: mental composure, stability of mind, stillness of mind, concentration, undistracted awareness
Pāli: samādhi, samāhita, susamāhita, sammāsamādhi
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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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