e way, there is the case where a wise, competent, skillful monk remains focused on the body in & of itself⦠feelings in & of themselves⦠the mind in & of itself⦠mental qualities in & of themselves—ardent, alert, & mindful—subduing greed & distress with reference to the world. As he remains thus focused on mental qualities in & of themselves, his mind becomes concentrated, his defilements are abandoned. He takes note of that fact. As a result, he is rewarded with a pleasant abiding here & now, together with mindfulness & alertness. Why is that? Because the wise, competent, skillful monk takes note of his own mind." See also: MN 101; SN 46:53; SN 51:20; AN 3:103; AN 8:70 - --> - - - -