In the satipatthana sutta, majjhima nikaya 10, the buddha identifies four foundations of mindfulness or frames of reference, on which he contemplates or focusses after leaving behind the wordly life. The discourse on the foundations of mindfulness, the satipahana sutta, is the tenth discourse of the middle length collection majjhima nikaya of the discourses of the 1 an exhaustive exposition of the four noble truths is found in the word of the buddha by nyanatiloka mahathera. In this insightful commentary to the satipatthana sutta, sangharakshita offers a clear and direct connection to this text of universal importance, a text that in the buddhas words offers the direct way to the end of suffering. Analayo has done a superb job of elucidating this core teaching of the buddha. Fortunately for you, there are two excellent scholarly translations of these texts, the former in nanamoli and bodhis middle length discourses of the buddha and the latter in maurice walshes long discourses of the buddha. It is sometimes translated as nonreactive awareness, free from agendas, simply present with whatever arises, but the formula for satipatthana doesnt support that translation. The maha satipahana sutta the discourse on the establishing of mindfulness and the mahasatipahana sutta the great discourse on the establishing of mindfulness are two of the most. The message here in this sutta is that you should be mindful of whatever is occurring in the body and mind, whether it be good or bad, and thus you will become aware that all conditioned phenomena are impermanent, unsatisfactory and not self. The satipatthana course is a really unique course and an excellent opportunity for students.
Maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. Analayo marshals the suttas of the pali canon, works of modern scholarship, and. Jun 01, 2014 s n goenkaanatma lakshan sutta in hindi duration. Satipatthana sutta, the discourse on the four foundations of mindfulness, from the majjhima nikaya the middle length discourses mn10. Mahasatipannhana sutta the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness translated by u jotika and u dhamminda 2. This article is an excerpt from my book becoming buddha available at introduction. This sutta is the primary discourse in which the buddha describes the practic.
Vipassana meditation by s n goenka 90,171 views 58. Ways of attending to mindfulness edited and translated by anandajoti bhikkhu november 2005 2nd revised version, october 2011 2555 there are three versions of this text published on the website. The maha theras own teacher of old, master of meditation and expert in practical teaching for all that he was a layman, was deputed to instruct the yogins. Jan 21, 2008 hence much of the sutta which was passed on in verbal form as memorised storiesteachings were passed down via ananda or shariputra. Dhamma talks can also be downloaded in pdf and mp3. The term sati is related to the verb sarati, to remember or to keep in mind. Printing, 20 pages satipatthana sutta discourses records the flow of the quiet waterway known as old father thames, describing the english landscape through which it passes and events which have made history on the river. The satipatthana sutta satipahana sutta is one of the 152 suttas found in the middle length discourses of the buddha translated by bhikkhu na. Maha satipatthana sutta the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness translated by u jotika and u dhamminda e dhanet ud b s bo y o k lib r a r email. Mahasatipatthana sutta in hindi vipassana mahasatipattana sutta translation and notes.
Ways of attending to mindfulness ancient buddhist texts. The mahasatipatthana sutta, the great discourse on the 4 fold establishments of mindfulness is considered one of the most important discourses of the buddha. I learned a lot from this wonderful book and highly recommend it to both experienced. The satipatthana sutta discourses book is a summary of those discourses and serves as a nice companion to the mahasatipahana sutta. Maha satipattana sutta contains buddhas teachings about the four practices of mindfulness meditation on body, feelings, mind and mental qualities. Tatra kho bhagava bhikkhu amantesi, bhikkhavo 1 ti. Using the framework of the four focusses of mindfulness, the sutta covers practically all the. It is acknowledged as the most important sutta that the buddha taught in the burmese theravada buddhism and it provides a means for practicing mindfulness in a variety of contexts. Dharma texts, hinduism texts, maha satipatthana sutta. Now there is a town of the kurus called kammasadhamma.
Senior assistant teacher brett morris conducted the course last september and answered the following questions. Dhamma talks can also be downloaded in pdf and mp3 format from our online. Aug 19, 2012 maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. Adukkhamasukha vedana neither unpleasant nor pleasant sensations. A sutta should be read again and again as you will tend to forget its message. Mahasatipatthana sutta meditation classes in malaysia. Pdf ebooks can be read on any ebook reader which can display pdf files, and on computers. The great discourse on the establishing of awareness. The message here in this sutta is that you should be mindful of whatever is occurring in the body and mind, whether it be good or bad, and thus you will. Mahasatipatthana sutta the great discourse on the four fold establishment of mindfulness dhammanupassana establishment of mindfulness on 5 hindrances. The discourse on the foundations of mindfulness, the satipatthana sutta, is the tenth discourse of the middle length collection majjhima nikaya of the discourses of the enlightened one.
This editor has chosen to translate it as the four cornerstones of mindfulness simply because any builder knows a house or building only has one foundation, however a house with the style of architecture that is common in the west will have at least 4 corners. It is this version which is translated in the present publication. The mahasatipatthana sutta, the great dis course on. In the satipatthana sutta, the buddha teaches the four foundations of mindfulness as the framework for what occurs during meditation and as a reference for mindfulness in all areas of a dhamma practitioners momentbymoment life. Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu, having gone to the forest or having gone at the root of a tree or having gone to an empty room, sits down folding the legs crosswise, setting kaya upright, and setting sati parimukha. The buddha covered all aspects that one could possibly encounter in practice body, feelings, mind and reality objects which includes the 5 hindrances, 5 aggre. The softcover book of this sutta can be found here. Mar 10, 2017 ratana sutta with pali text chanted by bhante indarathana. Chanting by dr omalpe sobhita thero addeddate 20120927 11.
Mahasatipatthana sutta, dn 22 great western vehicle. Maha satipatthana sutta buddhas most important teaching pdf. And how, bhikkhus, does a bhikkhu dwell observing kaya in kaya. For free distribution only i have heard that on one occasion the blessed one was staying in the kuru country. This valuable sutta covers practical instructions on the development of mindfulness. Satipatthana sutta four foundations of mindfulness. Maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing. The satipatthana sutta mn 10 and the mahasatipatthana sutta dn 22 are essentially the same.
Bhaddante ti te bhikkhu bhagavato paccassosu bhagava etadavoca. This section has detailed descriptions of various sections of the maha satipatthana sutta. His clarity of style, nuanced observations, and depth of analysis opens many new doors of understanding. It appears that point 5 mental qualities is expounded in much greater detail in the maha satipatthana sutta. On one occasion the blessed one was living in the kuru country.
Satipatthana sutta foundations of mindfulness translated by thanissaro bhikkhu i have heard that on one occasion the blessed one was staying in the kuru country. Dhammanupassana, the 4th foundation of mindfulness is very extensive as there are more sections taught by the buddha and deeper approach to mindfulness cultivation. In all references to vedana in the satipahana sutta the buddha speaks of sukha. Maha satipatthana sutta the great frames of reference translated from the pali by thanissaro bhikkhu.
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