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The Discourse on the Question about the Plane of Infinite Consciousness
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"'The plane of infinite consciousness, the plane of infinite consciousness,' it is said.
What then is the plane of infinite consciousness?
This occurred to me, friend -
'Here a monk, with the complete transcendence of the plane of infinite space, aware that "consciousness is infinite," enters and dwells in the plane of infinite consciousness.
This is called the plane of infinite consciousness.'
So I, friends, with the complete transcendence of the plane of infinite space, aware that 'consciousness is infinite,' enter and dwell in the plane of infinite consciousness.
While I was dwelling with this abiding, friends, perceptions and attention accompanied by the plane of infinite space occurred to me.
"Then, friends, the Blessed One, having approached me by supernormal power, said this: 'Moggallāna, Moggallāna! Do not be negligent, brahmin, regarding the plane of infinite consciousness; steady your mind in the plane of infinite consciousness, unify your mind in the plane of infinite consciousness, concentrate your mind in the plane of infinite consciousness.' So I, friends, at a later time, with the complete transcendence of the plane of infinite space, aware that 'consciousness is infinite,' entered and dwelt in the plane of infinite consciousness. If anyone, friends, speaking rightly would say: etc. 'A disciple helped by the Teacher has attained great direct knowledge.'" The sixth.