Several Situations in Which Meditative Concentration (Samādhi) Arises

There are many kinds of meditative concentration (samādhi), and its states are also numerous. Sometimes meditative concentration arises while contemplating the Buddha's teachings; sometimes it arises when one feels a strong, profound resonance with the Dharma; sometimes it arises when the mind is very tranquil; sometimes it arises quite unexpectedly, without deliberate intention; sometimes it arises at the moment of extreme anger and vexation; and sometimes it arises in the midst of great suffering. In short, so long as one's full attention is concentrated—regarding the matter as especially important, unable to attend to anything else, with no thought for anything besides—meditative concentration can arise.