Ajahn Chah

as these three factors continue to mature together, they form one complete circle, ultimately giving rise to the path, to Magga.

Magga, or the path, is a synthesis of these three functions of the practice, working smoothly and consistently together.

As you practice, you have to preserve this energy.

It's the energy which will give rise to Vipassana or wisdom.

Having reached the stage where wisdom is already functioning in the mind, independent of whether the mind is peaceful or not,

Wisdom will provide a consistent and independent energy in the practice.

Having let go of the burdens of such concerns, the heart will accordingly feel much lighter.

Whether you experience pleasant mind objects or unpleasant mind objects, you remain at ease.

Another important thing is to see that when you stop doing the formal meditation practice, if there's no wisdom functioning in the mind, you'll give up on the practice altogether, without any further contemplation, development of awareness or thought about the work, which still has to be done.

In fact, when you withdraw from Samadhi, you know clearly in the mind that you have withdrawn.

Having withdrawn, continue to conduct yourself in a normal manner.

Maintain mindfulness and awareness at all times.

It isn't that you only practice meditation in the sitting posture.

Samadhi means the mind which is firm and unwavering.

As you go about your daily life, make the mind firm and steady.

and maintain the sense of steadiness as the object of mind at all times.

After you get up from the formal sitting practice and go about your business, walking, riding in cars and so on, whenever your eye sees a form or your ears hear a sound, maintain awareness.

As you experience mind objects,

which give rise to liking and disliking.

Try to consistently maintain awareness of the fact that such mental states are impermanent and uncertain.