FAQ on Meditation 032
Is it true that in meditation a person is oblivious to his surroundings?
It depends on the degree of advancement of his meditation. If one develops strong enough concentration, the meditator will experience nothing but his own internal awareness. At this stage the crystal ball will be very bright and clear. The meditator will have the experience of being completely alone in solitude. It is a moment of delight, a moment of joy, a moment of satisfaction and happiness in the depths of the mind.
It depends on the degree of advancement of his meditation. If one develops strong enough concentration, the meditator will experience nothing but his own internal awareness. At this stage the crystal ball will be very bright and clear. The meditator will have the experience of being completely alone in solitude. It is a moment of delight, a moment of joy, a moment of satisfaction and happiness in the depths of the mind.