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by its nature of pervasion, by means of the rapture factor of awakening, the six factors of awakening become of one taste. Thus, development by the one-taste nature of the factors of awakening. Developing the tranquility factor of awakening, by its nature of calming, by means of the tranquility factor of awakening, the six factors of awakening become of one taste. Thus, development by the one-taste nature of the factors of awakening. Developing the concentration factor of awakening, by its nature of non-distraction, by means of the concentration factor of awakening, the six factors of awakening become of one taste. Thus, development by the one-taste nature of the factors of awakening. Developing the equanimity factor of awakening, by its nature of contemplation, by means of the equanimity factor of awakening, the six factors of awakening become of one taste. Thus, development by the one-taste nature of the factors of awakening. Developing right view, by its nature of seeing, by means of right view, the seven path factors become of one taste. Thus, development by the one-taste nature of the path factors. Developing right intention, by its nature of directing, by means of right intention, the seven path factors become of one taste... This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right speech by way of grasping, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right speech. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right action by way of origination, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right action. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right livelihood by way of purification, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right livelihood. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right effort by way of exertion, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right effort. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right mindfulness by way of establishment, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right mindfulness. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. When one develops right concentration by way of non-distraction, the seven path factors become of a single taste by way of right concentration. This is the development by way of the single taste of the path factors. This is the development of a single taste. What is the development by way of repeated practice? Here, a monk practices in the forenoon, he practices in the midday, he practices in the afternoon, he practices before meals, he practices after meals, he practices in the first watch, he practices in the middle watch, he practices in the last watch, he practices at night, he practices by day, he practices night and day, he practices in the dark half of the month, he practices in the bright half of the month, he practices in the rainy season, he practices in the winter, he practices in the summer, he practices in the first period of life, he practices in the middle period of life, he practices in the last period of life – This is the development by way of repeated practice. These are the four developments. 28. There are also another four developments – the development by way of not transgressing the arisen states, the development by way of the single taste of the faculties, the development by way of carrying on the corresponding effort, the development by way of repeated practice. How is the development of the arisen states... Development by not overstepping its bounds? Abandoning sensual desire, states arisen by way of renunciation do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning ill-will, states arisen by way of non-ill-will do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning sloth and torpor, states arisen by way of the perception of light do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning restlessness, states arisen by way of non-distraction do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning doubt, states arisen by way of the discernment of phenomena do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning ignorance, states arisen by way of knowledge do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning discontent, states arisen by way of gladness do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning the hindrances, states arisen by way of the first jhāna do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning initial and sustained application, states arisen by way of the second jhāna do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning rapture, states arisen by way of the third jhāna do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning pleasure and pain, states arisen by way of the fourth jhāna do not transgress each other. Therein, it is development by way of the non-transgression of the arisen states. Abandoning perception of form, perception of sensory impact, and perception of diversity, states arisen by way of the attainment of the dimension of infinite space do not transgress each other. Abandoning the perception of the dimension of infinite space, the states that arise by means of the attainment of the dimension of infinite consciousness do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of the dimension of infinite consciousness, the states that arise by means of the attainment of the dimension of nothingness do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of the dimension of nothingness, the states that arise by means of the attainment of the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of permanence, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of impermanence do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of pleasure, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of suffering do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of self, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of non-self do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning delight, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of disenchantment do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning lust, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of dispassion do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning origination, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of cessation do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning clinging, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of relinquishment do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning the perception of compactness, the states that arise by means of the contemplation of dissolution do not go beyond each other. Thus, development is by means of the non-transgression of the states that have arisen there. Abandoning accumulation, the states arisen by way of contemplation of dissolution do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning the perception of permanence, the states arisen by way of contemplation of change do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning the sign, the states arisen by way of contemplation of the signless do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning aspiration, the states arisen by way of contemplation of the desireless do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning adherence, the states arisen by way of contemplation of emptiness do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning adherence to taking the essence, the states arisen by way of insight into phenomena with higher wisdom do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another. Abandoning adherence to delusion, the states arisen by way of knowledge and vision of things as they really are do not transgress one another – in that, cultivation in the sense of the arisen states not transgressing one another.