"Within the perception of neither perception nor nonperception lies the end of all perception, the cessation of all that is felt or perceived, nibbana. If the mind attends to this, the mind stops. When the mind starts again, one gains the attainment of arahant or anagami. These are the only possibilities." - Ajahn Brahm, "Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond."
Can a meditator, then, working with samatha only and not consciously practicing the Four Foundations, become enlightened?
Also, Ajahn Brahm indicates that one gains the attainment of arahant or anagami after one comes out of nirodha samapatti, where others say that the attainment of arahant or anagami is necessary before experiencing nirodha samapatti. Could you comment on this as well?
Thank you for taking the time to address these questions.
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