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'''The Four Foundations of Mindfulness''' provide the basic [[meditation]] manual, as taught by the [[Buddha]]. | '''The Four Foundations of Mindfulness''' provide the basic [[meditation]] manual, as taught by the [[Buddha]]. | ||
| − | #Contemplation of the body | + | #Contemplation of the body (Kaya) |
| − | #Contemplation of the feelings | + | #Contemplation of the feelings (Vedana) |
| − | #Contemplation of the mind | + | #Contemplation of the mind (Citta) |
| − | #Contemplation of the mind objects (Dhamma) | + | #Contemplation of the mind objects ([[Dhamma]]) |
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| + | (from Digha Nikaya 22, Majjhima Nikaya 10) | ||
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| + | The four subjects include the mindfulness and awareness of breathing, feelings, sensations, the mind, emotions, and subjects of the [[Dhamma]]. | ||
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| + | ==For details on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, see== | ||
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| + | {{Main|Satipatthana Sutta}} | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
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| + | *[[Mindfulness of breathing]] | ||
| + | *[[Mindfulness of sensations]] | ||
| + | *[[Awareness of the mind]] | ||
| + | *[[Meditation on the Dhamma]] | ||
| + | *[[Meditation postures]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | *''[[Buddha's Lists|The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained]]''. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006. | ||
| + | *http://www.thedhamma.com/ | ||
| + | *http://www.the4nobletruths.com/ | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Meditation]] | |
| + | [[Category:Digha Nikaya]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Majjhima Nikaya]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Introduction to Buddhism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Buddha's Lists]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:29, 11 January 2012
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness provide the basic meditation manual, as taught by the Buddha.
- Contemplation of the body (Kaya)
- Contemplation of the feelings (Vedana)
- Contemplation of the mind (Citta)
- Contemplation of the mind objects (Dhamma)
(from Digha Nikaya 22, Majjhima Nikaya 10)
The four subjects include the mindfulness and awareness of breathing, feelings, sensations, the mind, emotions, and subjects of the Dhamma.
For details on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, see
See also
- Mindfulness of breathing
- Mindfulness of sensations
- Awareness of the mind
- Meditation on the Dhamma
- Meditation postures
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/
- http://www.the4nobletruths.com/