How to Train the Mind Consciousness to Guide the Manas in Contemplative Practice (Vipaśyanā-Caryā)

The method for training rapid sleep: first, the mind consciousness gives a suggestion to the manas to relax—that is, to stop the manas from grasping at the body, to stop the body consciousness and the mind consciousness from grasping at the body, and to stop the five sense consciousnesses and the mind consciousness from engaging in much activity. Then the mind consciousness suggests to the manas not to think anymore—that is, to stop the solitary mental consciousness from arising. If the manas obeys the suggestions of the mind consciousness, the six consciousnesses will gradually weaken and gradually cease. To achieve the ideal effect, the key lies in the mind consciousness knowing how to guide and the manas being willing to listen and comply; then the goal can be reached.