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Answer 7
 
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1. In the Noble Eight-fold Path, Right Concentration means the Four Form (Rupa) Jhanas. 
    The 1st  Rupa Jhana factors are : 

    a. Vittaka (Initial Application)
    b. Vicara (Sustained Application)
    c. Piti (Joy)
    d. Sukkha (Happiness)
    e. Ekaggata (One -Pointedness)
 

2. In the Noble Eight-fold Path, Right Concentration means the Four Form (Rupa) Jhanas. 
    The 2nd Rupa Jhana factors are : 

    a. Piti (Joy) 
    b. Sukkha (Happiness) 
    c. Ekaggata (One -Pointedness) 
 

3. In the Noble Eight-fold Path, Right Concentration means the Four Form (Rupa) Jhanas. 
    The 3rd Rupa Jhana factors are : 

    a. Sukkha (Happiness) 
    b. Ekaggata (One -Pointedness) 
 

4. In the Noble Eight-fold Path, Right Concentration means the Four Form (Rupa) Jhanas. 
    The 4th Rupa Jhana factors are : 

    a. Upekkha  (Equanimity) 
    b. Ekaggata (One -Pointedness) 
 

5. There are four Formless (Arupa) Jhanas.  They are : 

    a. Infinity of Space 
    b. Infinity of Consciousness 
    c. Nothingness 
    d. Perception neither is nor is not  
 

 
 
 
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