釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 2.139

2.139

Answer: Since we are discussing the dhyānas common to the three realms, one should also know the causes of what is practiced. If disciples of the Buddha make use of the eight noble lineages, give rise to the contemplation of the sixteen practices, take detachment from desire as mindfulness, and enter the first dhyāna, then there is no fault. Below, when explaining undefiled dhyāna, we shall distinguish this extensively.