6 qualities for realizing the cooled state

Six qualities for realizing the cooled state (toward nibbana):

1. He reins in his mind when it should be reined in

2. He exerts his mind when it should be exerted

3. He gladdens his mind when it should be gladdened

4. He watches over his mind when it should be watched over

5. He is intent on what is exquisite

6. He delights in Unbinding

(from Anguttara Nikaya 6.85)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/