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Dating
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.Title translation and related literature
''Satipatthana, '' is a compound of ''Various recensions and canonical placement
In the Pali Canon, the ' is the tenth discourse in the Majjhima Nikaya (MN 10). In theLater sources
The Satipaṭṭhāna material, including the various meditation objects and practices, is treated in various laterContents
Contents of the Pali version
In the Satipatthana Sutta, Majjhima Nikaya 10, the Buddha identifies four "foundations of mindfulness"''Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: The Foundations of Mindfulness''Comparison of the content in other sources
The Sarvāstivāda ''Smṛtyupasthāna Sūtra'' differs in some ways from the Theravada version, including postures as the first contemplation instead of breathing for example. According to Bhante Sujato, it seems to emphasizeInterpretation and practice
Stage of practice leading to ''jhana''
According toVarious practices
There are a variety of ways that one could use the methods described in the including: # Focus on a single method. The method most written about in the English language is that of mindfulness of breath. # Practice the various methods individually in succession. # Maintain breath mindfulness as a primary object while using other methods to address non-breath stimuli. # Practice multiple methods either in tandem or in a context-driven manner. According to Analāyo and Soma,2003, pp. xxii - xxiv writing from a traditional point of view, the Papañcasudani recommends a different ''satipaṭṭhāna'' depending on whether a person: *tends more toward affective craving or intellectual speculation; and, *is more measured in their responses or quick reacting. Based on these two dimensions the commentary's recommended personality-based ''satipaṭṭhāna'' is reflected in the grid shown at right. Soma (2003, p. xxiv) adds that ''all'' practitioners (regardless of their character and temperament) should also practice mindfulness of Postures (moving, standing, sitting, lying down) and Clear Understanding, about which he writes: "The whole practice of mindfulness depends on the correct grasp of the exercises included in the two parts referred to here."English commentaries
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* * * Bullitt, John T. (2002). ''Beyond the Tipitaka: A Field Guide to Post-canonical Pali Literature''. Available on-line at http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bullitt/fieldguide.html#atthakatha. * * * * * * Gyori, Thomas I. (1996). ''The Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipatthāna) as a Microcosm of the Theravāda Buddhist World View'' (M.A. dissertation). Cited in Anālayo (2006). Washington: American University. * * Hamilton, Sue (1996; reprinted 2001). ''Identity and Experience: The Constitution of the Human Being according to Early Buddhism.'' Oxford: Luzac Oriental. . * * * * * Nyanasatta Thera (trans.) (1994). ''The Foundations of Mindfulness'' ( MN 10). Available on-line at http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.010.nysa.html. * * Rhys Davids, T.W. & William Stede (eds.) (1921-5). ''The Pali Text Society's Pali–English Dictionary''. Chipstead:External links
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