It is a refrain that occurs thirteen different times in the discourse, following each of the specific meditation instructions pertaining to the four foundations of mindfulness. These series of talks are based on the satipatthana sutta, the discourse on the four foundations of mindfulness, from the majjhima nikaya the middle length discourses mn10. I learned a lot from this wonderful book and highly recommend it to both experienced. The satipatthana sutta, the discourse on the foundations of mindfulness, is generally regarded as the canonical buddhist text with the fullest instructions on the system of meditation unique to the buddhas own dispensation. Satipatthana sutta frames of reference for free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Pdf bhikkhu bodhi the connected discourses of the buddha. Free pdf satipatthana sutta discourses download pdf. This is a large collection of teachings attributed to the buddha or his earliest disciples, who were teaching in india around 2500 years ago. Born in brooklyn, new york, in 1944, he obtained a ba in philosophy from brooklyn college 1966 and a phd in philosophy from claremont graduate school 1972. The satipatthana sutta mn 10 and the mahasatipatthana sutta dn 22 are essentially the same. They are regarded as sacred canon in all schools of buddhism. Any misinterpretation within these texts are fully my own and are based on my own lack of understanding of meditation. Satipatthana sutta discourses 2nd edition is a condensed version of s.
In postcanonical pali literature, the classic commentary on the satipahana sutta as well as for the entire majjhima nikaya is found in buddhaghosas papancasudani bullitt, 2002. At present analayo is a professor of buddhist studies at the sri lanka international academy in pallekele, sri lanka. Fortunately for you, there are two excellent scholarly translations of these texts, the former in nanamoli and bodhi s middle length discourses of the buddha and the latter in maurice walshes long discourses of the buddha. Analayo has done a superb job of elucidating this core teaching of the buddha. Goenkaji reads and interprets the sutta in his discourses, giving life and inspiring relevance to the primary text given by the buddha about vipassana meditation practice. Vedic literature, hinduism scriptures, dharma texts, hinduism texts, maha satipatthana sutta. Accurate translation of satipatthana sutta stack exchange. I have heard that on one occasion the blessed one was staying in the kuru country. Aug 08, 2002 bhikkhu bodhi is an american buddhist monk from new york city. It is this version which is translated in the present publication. On one occasion the blessed one was living in the kuru country.
The satipatthana sutta is the buddha s single most important discourse describing the practice of meditation. Maha bodhi society, maitreya, vidagama, malalasekera, g. Satipatthana sutta discourses 2nd edition vipassana. This article is an excerpt from my book becoming buddha available at introduction. Maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. The middle length discourses of the buddha, a translation of the majjhima nikaya by bhikkhu na. The softcover book of this sutta can be found here. The suttas are primarily in verse, though several are in mixed prose and verse. Ways of attending to mindfulness ancient buddhist texts. A systematic study of the majjhima nikaya bodhi monastery.
Senior assistant teacher brett morris conducted the course last september and answered the following questions. Majjhima nikaya 10 satipatthana sutta frames of reference. Dec 21, 2014 satipatthana sutta discourse on the foundations of mindfulness. Mahasatipatthana sutta the great discourse on the four fold establishment of mindfulness dhammanupassana establishment of mindfulness on 5 hindrances. Here for the first time is the condensed version of the daily evening discourse given by the author to his students on a seven day retreat.
Practise in accordance with this mahasatipatthana sutta so that you can see why it is acknowledged as the most important sutta that the buddha taught. This sutta is the primary discourse in which the buddha describes the practic. 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 year the course is being offered in the spring on march 26april 4. This sutta gives three stages for this process, applied to each frame of reference. The mahayana chinese version of the scriptures contains a similar version of the satipatthana sutta, as well. Satipatthana sutta discourse on the foundations of mindfulness. This section has detailed descriptions of various sections of the maha satipatthana sutta. Satipatthana sutta so that they can be informed and inspired in training satipatthana vipassana bhavana. Satipatthana sutta four foundations of mindfulness.
Suttacentral contains early buddhist texts, known as the tipi. Bhikkhu analayo completed a phd on the satipatthana sutta at the university of peradeniya, sri lanka in 2000, published in 2003 by windhorse publications under the title satipatthana. Goenkas discourses from an eightday course on the mahasatipatthana sutta. It is then a simple matter to include the rest of the material in the ways of attending to mindfulness discourse. His clarity of style, nuanced observations, and depth of analysis opens many new doors of understanding. Free download satipatthana sutta discourses pdf full pdf. Try to practise all the different sections from time to time as they are all useful, but in the beginning start with something simple such as being mindful while walking see iriyapatha pabba, or the mindfulness of in and out. The second interpretation of satipatthana satiupatthana focuses on the process of the meditation practice, on how a frame of reference is established.
Applying the mind to repulsiveness appears in the mindfulness related to the body discourse, but there it is in a sequence with the others as listed above. Pdf ebooks can be read on any ebook reader which can display pdf files, and on computers. 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. The satipatthana sutta, the discourse on the foundations of mindfulness. This is sensation, this is mind, these are mental contents, to indicate the lack of identification of the meditator with the object, and his or her understanding of the object in its true. Sutta so that you can see why it is acknowledged as the most important sutta that the buddha taught. The satipatthana sutta discourses book is a summary of those discourses and serves as a nice companion to the mahasatipahana sutta. Mahasatipannhana sutta the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness translated by u jotika and u dhamminda 2. Maha satipatthana sutta buddhas most important teaching pdf. Available on the majjhima nikaya, or middlelength discourses of the buddha, is the second of the five nikayas, or collections, in the sutta pitaka of the pali tipitaka. Sep 26, 2017 the suttanipata, or group of discourses is a collection of discourses ascribed to the buddha that includes some of the most popular suttas of the pali canon, among them the discourse on lovingkindness sutta.
Satipahana sutta structure, which explains the basic layout of this long sutta. Nov 12, 20 there is an element of the satipatthana sutta that stands out by virtue of the frequency of its repetition. Now there is a town of the kurus called kammasadhamma. It covers the buddhas comprehensive practical instructions on the development of mindfulness. Maha satipattana sutta chanted by ven dr omalpe sobhita maha thero. The satipatthana sutta satipahana sutta is one of the 152 suttas found in the middle length discourses of the buddha translated by bhikkhu na.
Jul 11, 2019 the following are links to sutta texts available for ebook platforms such as the kindle, nook, and sony reader. Satipatthana sutta discourse on the foundations of. 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. In the other three sections of the sutta, the sensations, mind and mental contents are each identified similarly in their corresponding paragraphs. Wikipitaka is an attempt to compile and complete an english translation of the tipitaka, the buddhist sacred scripture, and its commentaries in order to enable complete features of online text. Aug 19, 2012 maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. Dhammacakkappavattana sutta setting in motion the wheel of dhamma. Satipahana is the establishment or arousing of mindfulness, as part of the buddhist practices leading to detachment and liberation traditionally, mindfulness is thought to be applied to four domains, constantly watching sensory experience in order to prevent the arising of cravings which would power future experience into rebirths, namely mindfulness of the body, feelingssensations. The basis of reference for this compilation are the skilful translations of bhikkhu bodhi and thanissaro. Analayo marshals the suttas of the pali canon, works of modem scholarship, and the teachings of presentday meditation masters to make the rich implications of the satipatthana sutta, so concise in the original, clear to contemporary students of the dharma bhikkhu bodhi. Mindulness is the the basic teaching that connects the isolated individual to hisher internal and external environments. This is the buddhas first discourse, delivered shortly after his awakening to the group of five monks with whom he had practiced the austerities in the forest for many years. Jan 19, 2010 the satipatthana sutta is the fundamental teaching by the buddha, revered by all buddhist traditions, on the application of mindfulness. Perspectives on satipatthana kindle edition by analayo.