n. He remains touching with his body in whatever way there is an opening there, and he knows it through discernment. Itâs to this extent that one is described by the Blessed One as released both ways, though with a sequel. "Then, with the complete transcending of the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception, he enters & remains in the cessation of perception & feeling. And as he sees (that) with discernment, effluents are completely ended. He remains touching with his body in whatever way there is an opening there, and he knows it through discernment. Itâs to this extent that one is described by the Blessed One as released both ways without a sequel." See also: DN 15 - --> - - - -