“Eight domains of mastery over the senses” is a classic formula describing the process of stabilizing the mind through meditation. They are divided by form (attractive, unattractive, limited, and unlimited) and color (blue, yellow, red, and white).

The eight miraculous perceptual transformations that ensues for someone who perceives inner formlessness. For a complete list, see UT22084-026-001-5810; see also UT22084-026-001-5811.

Refers to the miraculous perceptual transformation that ensues when one (1) regards lesser external forms, (2) regards greater external forms, (3) regards blue shapes, (4) regards yellow shapes, (5) regards red shapes, (6) regards white shapes, (7) abides in the station of endless space, and (8) abides in the station of endless consciousness.