View source for eight aspects of the main stage of the dhyanas

These are the eight aspects from the state with both concept and discernment, to the state with neither absence nor presence of conception. These are [[four dhyanas]] and four formless spheres (or states):

1) the [[first dhyana]] is a state with both concept and discernment.

2) the [[second dhyana]] is a state without concept but with just discernment.  

3) the [[third dhyana]] is a state without delight but with bliss.

4) the [[fourth dhyana]] is a state of [[equanimity]].

The [[four formless spheres]] are:

1) the sphere of infinite space.

2) the sphere of infinite consciousness.

3) the sphere of nothing whatsoever.

4) the sphere of neither presence nor absence, also called the sphere of neither absence of conception nor presence of conception. ([[RY]])