Can anyone explain the four higher mental "bases".

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Wind
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Can anyone explain the four higher mental "bases".

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The four higher mental bases are:
- Base of infinite space.
- Base of infinite consciousness
- Base of nothingness
- Base of neither-perception-nor-non-perception

Usually these bases follows after the first four jhanas, and seems important in reaching enlightenment. But what are they? What is meant by infinite space, infinite consciousness, nothingness, and neither-perception-nor-non-perception?
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Re: Can anyone explain the four higher mental "bases".

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They are the arupa or "formless" jhanas better explained below, than by me.

http://www.dhammawiki.com/index.php?title=Jhanas" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:anjali:
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

- BB
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