Samadhi
Samadhi refers to deep meditative absorption marked by unified, non-dual awareness and a suspension of ordinary mental activity. In Ayvasa, samadhi is understood as both a byproduct of sustained practice and a gateway to deeper insight and embodiment.
Definition
Section titled “Definition”Samadhi arises when concentration becomes so stable and refined that the sense of separation between observer and observed dissolves. The mind rests in a single object—or in awareness itself—with such clarity and depth that ordinary thought ceases, and profound stillness emerges. These states may be infused with tranquility, bliss, or luminous neutrality.
Characteristics
Section titled “Characteristics”Unified Awareness
Section titled “Unified Awareness”- Dissolution of subject-object duality
- Seamless, immersive presence
- Non-reactive, effortless concentration
Altered States of Consciousness
Section titled “Altered States of Consciousness”- Shifts in perception of time, space, and self
- Deep inner silence or radiant awareness
- Spontaneous insights into the nature of reality or consciousness
Degrees of Absorption
Section titled “Degrees of Absorption”- Initial absorption: Steady attention with residual thought or body awareness
- Deep absorption: Total immersion with little or no external awareness
- Formless absorption: Merging into subtle dimensions of consciousness beyond form or thought
Traditional Classifications
Section titled “Traditional Classifications”Jhanas (Form Absorptions)
Section titled “Jhanas (Form Absorptions)”- First Jhana: Joyful absorption with subtle thought
- Second Jhana: Deeper joy, free of discursive thinking
- Third Jhana: Quiet joy and deepening equanimity
- Fourth Jhana: Pure, balanced clarity without pleasure or pain
Formless Absorptions
Section titled “Formless Absorptions”- Infinite Space: Awareness expands into boundless space
- Infinite Consciousness: Merging into awareness itself
- Nothingness: Absorption into the absence of perceivable form
- Neither-Perception-Nor-Non-Perception: Subtlest state beyond conventional awareness
In the Ayvasa System
Section titled “In the Ayvasa System”Samadhi may arise spontaneously or deliberately during Stages 4–7, particularly as nervous system regulation, breath mastery, and body-mind coherence deepen. In Ayvasa, samadhi is not pursued for its own sake, but as a natural result of inner alignment and as a threshold into Original Intelligence (OI).
These states are reframed not as escape, but as doorways—brief dissolutions of the conditioned mind that reveal what remains: clarity, intelligence, and presence.
Practical Considerations
Section titled “Practical Considerations”Conditions for Emergence
Section titled “Conditions for Emergence”- Strong foundation in breath, concentration, and stillness
- Gentle persistence, without craving or aversion
- A nervous system capable of sustaining depth without collapse
Integration
Section titled “Integration”- Recognizing samadhi as a state, not a final destination
- Letting the calm and coherence of samadhi shape daily perception
- Grounding post-samadhi experiences to avoid spiritual bypassing
Common Misunderstandings
Section titled “Common Misunderstandings”- Not an escape: True samadhi enhances engagement with life
- Not enlightenment: These states are impermanent and transitional
- Not mystical entertainment: Depth experiences are valuable only if integrated