The second interpretation of satipatthana satiupatthana focuses on the process of the meditation practice, on how a frame of reference is established. 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. 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. Ten years after analayos acclaimed study of the sutta, perspectives on satipatthana brings a new dimension to our understanding by comparing the pali text with versions that have survived in chinese and, until now, been unknown to english speakers. Maha satipatthana sutta audio files are available at the following link also for listening and downloading. Maha satipatthana sutta this is a detailed teaching on the foundations of mindfulness sutta, maha satipatthana sutta, found in the digha nikaya. The mahasatipatthana sutta, the great discourse on the 4 fold establishments of mindfulness is considered one of the most important discourses of the buddha. Goenkaji reads and interprets the sutta in his discourses, giving life and inspiring relevance to the primary text. Satipatthana sutta part 1 the direct path to liberation abiding. The pali fragment contains the descriptions of buddhist meditational practices, written originally on palm leaves.
This section has detailed descriptions of various sections of the maha satipatthana sutta. Satipahanathe establishing upahana of mindfulness satiis a meditative technique for training the mind to keep mindfulness firmly established in a particular frame of reference in all its activities. It is then a simple matter to include the rest of the material in. It is an anthology of poetry and prose 70 titled suttas of varied instruction and temperament arranged in five chapters. 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. This sutta gives three stages for this process, applied to each frame of reference. Pdf ebooks can be read on any ebook reader which can display pdf files, and on computers. The buddhas path of wisdom, translated by acharya buddharakkhita mahamegha the publishing house for mahamevnawa buddhist monasteries, mahamegha, has several audio books from the khuddakanikaya, including the dhammapada, therigatha, vimanavatthu, and petavattuh. Satipatthana sutta four foundations of mindfulness. This method of engaging with the sutta allows one to get a direct experience of the different aspects of our being and draw awareness to them in a systematic fashion which leads one into deeper and more concentrated states at least sometimes. 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. This lengthy series was delivered by most ven u dhammajiva maha thero to the resident monks and long term lay male yogis between 2006 and 2008.
Read download satipatthana sutta discourses pdf pdf. Buddhistdoor global your doorway to the world of buddhism. The download button will download the selected read more. Ways of attending to mindfulness ancient buddhist texts. What is even more important is that throughout the series, the focus is always kept on the the practical development of the yogi rather than on the mere development of theoretical knowledge. In the opening of the dis course, the buddha said that there are 7 kinds of ben efits that can be attained by this mindfulness meditation. May 04, 20 this feature is not available right now. Maha sakuludayi sutta the greater discourse to sakuludayin.
Mahamevnawa palienglish paritta chanting book colombo. The more one gets mental concentration the more the strong inhalation and exhalation will calm down. 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. Jan 03, 2011 sutta reading audio book mp3dhammapada. The satipatthana sutta discourses book is a summary of those discourses and serves as a nice companion to the mahasatipahana sutta. Satipatthana meditation audio windhorse publications. 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.
The satipatthana sutta satipahana sutta is one of the 152 suttas found in the middle length discourses of the buddha translated by bhikkhu na. 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. In his fourth talk on the satipatthana sutta subhuti explores the body section. On one occasion the blessed one was living in the kuru country. Though devotees have for quite some time been requesting that i furnish a book that is suited for chanting the maha satipatthana sutta in both pali and sinhala. Audio files are available at the following link also for listening and downloading. It is this version which is translated in the present publication. You may copy, reformat, reprint, republish, and redistribute this work in any medium whatsoever, provided that. Audio files of the chanting are available in buddhanets audio section.
This book contains a condensed version of the daily evening discourses given by mr. It is identical with the maha satipatthana sutta of the digha nikaya, except that towards the end the digha sutta interpolates paragraphs explaining in detail the four noble truths. Before this publication, i wrote a comprehensive commentary on the maha satipatthana sutta the great discourse on the establishments of mindfulness based on excerpts from various suttas. Dhammacakkappavattana sutta setting in motion the wheel of dhamma.
The satipatthana sutta is the buddhas single most important discourse describing the practice of meditation. Mahasatipatthana sutta the great discourse on the four fold establishment of mindfulness dhammanupassana establishment of mindfulness on 5 hindrances. He subsequently founded the life balance institute and now teaches vipassana meditation with an emphasis on living the dharma in daily life. This year the course is being offered in the spring on march 26april 4. K sri dhammananda nayaka maha thera and all other departed ones. May 24, 2004 bhikkhu analayo completed a phd on the satipatthanasutta at the university of peradeniya, sri lanka in 2000, published in 2003 by windhorse publications under the title satipatthana. It covers the buddhas comprehensive practical instructions on the development of mindfulness. The word satipatthana is the name for an approach to meditation aimed at establishing sati, or mindfulness. Goenkas discourses from a sevenday meditation course on the mahasatipatthana sutta, during which goenkaji reads and interprets the sutta, giving life and inspiring relevance to the primary text of the buddha about meditation practice. I have an awful memory and have a hard time finding goenka literature on the internet. The purpose is the same that the buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom.
We continue to recite the sutta and to try to understand it in relation to the practice. It is widely accepted that the sutta nipata contains the earliest recorded version of the buddhas teaching. This book is ideal for students of vipassana meditation and research scholars interested in the teachings of the buddha. Audio dharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various guest speakers at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca. Aug 19, 2012 maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. The term sati is related to the verb sarati, to remember or to keep in mind.
Nov 12, 20 there is an element of the satipatthana sutta that stands out by virtue of the frequency of its repetition. The majjhima nikaya, or middlelength discourses of the buddha, is the second of the five nikayas collections of the sutta pitaka this nikaya consists of 152 discourses by the buddha and his chief disciples, which together constitute a comprehensive body of teaching concerning all aspects of the buddhas teachings. He places particular emphasis on the importance of preliminary preparations to allow a firm basis for later reflections. Satipatthana sutta discourses 2nd edition is a condensed version of s. This is the background to the maha paranibbana sutta, the original account of the buddhas last months. These, in the majjhima, form a separate sutta, the sacca vibhanga sutta. Though devotees have for quite some time been requesting that i furnish a book that is suited for chanting the maha satipatthana sutta in both pali and sinhala languages, so far it was delayed as i was busy. Ive sat the course as well crystal, we were given books to study but had to return them on completion of the course. What is the difference between satipatthana and vipassana. Mn 10 satipahana sutta the establishing of mindfulness.
It is extremely moving because it is so personal, detailed and vivid. Joseph goldstein guides us through the satipatthana sutta, based upon a commentary, given by the venerable analayo in the book. Dhammanupassana, the 4th foundation of mindfulness is very extensive as there are more sections taught by the buddha and deeper approach to mindfulness cultivation. Mahasatipatthana sutta in hindi vipassana mahasatipattana sutta translation and notes. Vipassana fellowships online meditation course provides a supported introduction to buddhist meditation as found in the theravada tradition. The satipatthana sutta 1949 bhikku soma, cassius a. The book is intended as a companion volume to the maha satipatthana sutta, the great discourse on the estab lishing of awareness vri, 1998, with its introduction and notes, published by the vipassana research institute.
Yes, i meant maha satipatthana sutta thank you for the correction. This extends beyond meditation to the importance of exercise and general awareness of the body. Satipatthana meditation download all tracks an archive of all the tracks in one file can be downloaded here. 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. Satipatthana describes an approach to meditation or a meditation instruction. Maha satipatthana sutta has been translated into the greater discourse on steadfast mindfulness or the great discourse on the establishing awareness. This book is a continuation of the first handbook 9lessons beginners course. Mahaparanibbana sutta audiobook by vajira translator. Adult programmes buddhist etiquette chanting audio childrens mp3 recordings childrens programmes colombo programmes five precepts guided meditation handout kavi kotte programmes maha satipatthana sutta mangala sutta series meditate after work nine qualities of the supreme buddha series paritta precepts retreat therigatha uposatha. The book was published under the title the supreme bliss of nibbana, and gained recognition from pious buddhist devotees. Reading the foundations of mindfulness, satipatthana sutta. The establishing of mindfulness discourse satipahana sutta mn 10 introduction. 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.
Discourses on satipatthana sutta vipassana research. At the peak of his career, former ceo and editorinchief of esquire magazine, phillip moffitt, traded in his worldly aspirations to explore the inner life. This book is intended as a companion volume to the mahasatipatthana sutta. Senior assistant teacher brett morris conducted the course last september and answered the following questions. Maha satipatthana sutta mankadawala sudassana thero. 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.
The following sutta contains the longest treatment of satipahana found in the. Accurate translation of satipatthana sutta stack exchange. Jun 01, 2014 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. 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. Each talk illuminates aspects of the buddhas teachings. Anapanasati is mentioned in the satipatthana sutta as the 1st meditation object of the body kayanupassana 1st foundation of mindfulness.
The book was published under the title the supreme bliss of nibbana, and. Satipatthana sutta discourses 2nd edition vipassana. 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. Sutta so that you can see why it is acknowledged as the most important sutta that the buddha taught. The satipatthana sutta mn 10 and the mahasatipatthana sutta dn 22 are essentially the same. The buddhist society of western australia chanting book. Dn 22 maha satipahana sutta the great establishing of. Discourses on satipatthana sutta, a condensed version of s. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. While elements of the satipathana sutta can be found in the samyutta nikaya and the samyukta nigama, which belong to the oldest strata of the buddhist suttas, the elaborate maha satipatthana sutta exists only in the theravada digha nikaya. Goenkas discourses from an eightday course on the mahasatipatthana sutta. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 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.
Satipatthana sutta discourses and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Maha satipatthana sutta for downloading 1,626 kb zipped file pdf doc. At present analayo is a professor of buddhist studies at the sri lanka international academy in pallekele. The satipatthana sutta is one of the most important early buddhist sacred writings. This book contains extracts from some of these discourses selected from the pali tipitaka and also from some postcanonical writings. The softcover book of this sutta can be found here. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Resources and support for meditators and authoritative texts from the earliest buddhist sources. 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. The difference must be either between the instruction or the sutta, probably the latter. The maha paranibbana sutta is sutta 16 in the digha nikaya. Mahasatipatthana sutta the great discourse on steadfast mindfulness translated by u jotika and u dhamminda introduction preamble. The maha thero delve deeply into the subject and explains the sutta bit by bit, part by part in a masterful manner. By nature, the human mind is a mixture of whole some and unwholesome minds. As part of a retreat on the system of meditation subhuti led guided reflections on the satipatthana sutta. Satipatthana sutta discourses 2nd edition pariyatti.