Meditative Theory
Before practicing anything, we need to learn the theory to learn how to apply the acquired knowledge and suitable approach to shape and accumulate the best result. Accordingly, meditators should read and learn basic specialized meditative terms at least to prepare essential understanding so that they can be willing to learn and interview with their teachers or discuss with dhamma companions within the meditation practical contexts.
What four? It’s when a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of the body—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world. They meditate observing an aspect of feelings—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world. They meditate observing an aspect of the mind—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world. They meditate observing an aspect of principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.
— The Blessed One (DN 10)
