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answers: Yes). In that case, the intention is unwavering. If we become aware then we say that it is okay and then linger on, rather than to resume experiencing the present natural condition immediately. Then, the time that we have mindfulness will become less and less, and the time that de lements will enter is more and more. The opening that enables delusion (moha) to enter is wider and wider. Therefore, when cultivating subjects of meditation (kammatthana), whenever we have awareness, always experience the present natural conditions.
Now, what is the rst thing that we need to experience when we experience natural conditions? As we become aware, we immediately experience in ate-de ate; as we become aware, we experience the mind—see what state it is in. Has de lement emerged? When we were absent- minded, was de lement present? As we become aware, the de lement just now—has it ceased? Has it stopped? If we experience in this way, the present natural conditions cease easily. But, sometimes, when practitioners experience back at the breathing phenomenon—oh, there is no breathing, cannot nd breathing, what should we do? Then, we become worried. As we become worried, we ponder, ponder... ponder until we are tired. Then, we pant heavily—ah, the breathing is now clear.
Therefore, if we come back to experience our mind immediately—ah, our mind remains serene. Then, we