Nutshell Publications® | "Satipatthana - Meditation course, Independent Study. Body

Satipatthana Sutta Study
Course Outline
Summary of Sutta
Introduction
Body
Feelings
Mind or Mind States
Dhammas, Phenomena, Truth
Conclusion

Satipatthana Sutta Study
The Direct Path to Realization
Sutta on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness

(Excerpts below please credit Rees, Mary. "Being Prayer - Transforming Consciousness: Good News of Buddhist Practice." Houston: Nutshell Publications, 2006.)

The Four Satipatthanas

3. The Contemplation of Consciousness or Mind States

Contemplation of consciousness refers to awareness of qualities or states of mind. Among the unwholesome are specifically mentioned the three poisons of anger or aversion, lust or grasping, and ignorance, plus a fourth, restlessness. Four wholesome states are also identified: liberated mind, concentrated mind, unsurpassable mind, and great mind.

Satipatthana Sutta Study - © 2005 - 2007 Mary Rees
Sutta text modified from translation by Analayo*
Dharma Contemplation inspired by Greg Kramer Contemplative Practice and Lectio Divino

*Modifications of translation in small segments with permission by Analayo for practice purposes. Please see his original translation and excellent commentary: Satipatthana : The Direct Path to Realization. Birmingham, UK: Windhorse Publications, 2003.