STAGE II: CULTIVATION OF GOOD THOUGHTS
Cultivation of Selfless Happiness (mudita):
With the cultivation of compassion and empathy, self- consciousness has extended beyond its limits to become the consciousness of all beings. Self-consciousness has been transformed into universal consciousness. This loss of self- consciousness brings all unhappiness to an end. What is left is the experience of happiness, which is sometimes called rapture. This is the happiness of selflessness. Cultivate this happiness by thinking, “may all beings be well and happy”. Try to remain in this selfless state of happiness as long as possible without self-consciousness.
Note: This experience of selfless happiness is the result of practicing dispassion and compassion. It cannot be practiced independent of the former states.