often grouped ''jh na'' scheme four meditative states referred early texts ''arupa sam pattis'' formless attainments also referred commentarial literature immaterial formless ''jh nas'' ''ar pajh nas'' first formless attainment place realm infinite space '' k na c yatana'' without form colour shape second termed realm infinite consciousness ''vi c yatana'' third realm nothingness '' ki ca yatana'' fourth realm neither perception non perception ref name wayman p ref four ''rupa jh nas'' buddhist practice lead rebirth successfully better ''rupa'' brahma heavenly realms ''arupa jh nas''
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