samma samadhi
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In Buddhism, samadhi is the highest state of mental concentration, representing the final step on the Eightfold Path leading to enlightenment. It is a profound, absorptive contemplation of ultimate reality, free from ego-driven thoughts and emotions, characterized by joyful calm and mental alertness. This state is achieved through disciplined meditation, aiming to understand the transient and selfless nature of existence. Samadhi is considered a crucial element in the Buddhist pursuit of wisdom and the cessation of suffering.1234
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