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A concentration that steadies the mind upon unwholesome aims—power, sensual pleasure, or self-exaltation. Though appearing calm, it is unpurified by right view or intention. Such collectedness deepens delusion instead of insight.
Also known as: wrong concentration
Pāli: micchāsamādhi
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Wrong mindfulness

Wrong mindfulness

Remembering in the wrong way. It holds to the signs of craving and aversion, or attends carefully to what sustains delusion. Such mindfulness appears clear but lacks right view, turning awareness into a servant of defilement. It remembers what should be forgotten and forgets what should be remembered.

Pāli: micchāsati
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Leads to
Insanity

Insanity

A disturbed and unstable mental condition in which the mind is scattered, erratic, or deranged. It can range from temporary disorientation and agitation to severe forms of insanity, obstructing clarity and discernment.

Also known as: craziness, mental derangement, lunacy, loss of reason, madness
Pāli: ummattaka, cittakkhepa
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Opposite
Collectedness

Collectedness

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: jhāna, samādhi, samāhita, susamāhita, sammāsamādhi
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Approaching wrongness leads to failure, not success. Approaching rightness leads to success, not failure.