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Satipatthana Sutta Study Dharma Contemplation Sit silently before doing your Satipatthana practice.Settle into the body, just breathe for a while, easing into the moment Read the passage slowly and mindfully, letting the words seep into your mind and body as you start your sitting. Then read again, listening to this audio file as you read. - postures.mp3 (In this recording the masculine pronoun is used. Some passages are recorded with feminine pronouns. The original text was masculine only) [POSTURES] Again, monks, when walking, s/he knows 'I am walking'; when standing, s/he knows 'I am standing'; when sitting, s/he knows 'I am sitting'; when lying down, s/he knows 'I am lying down’; or s/he knows accordingly however his/her body is disposed. [REFRAIN] In this way, in regard to the body s/he abides contemplating the body internally, or s/he abides contemplating the body externally, or s/he abides contemplating the body both internally and externally. S/He abides contemplating the nature of arising in the body, or s/he abides contemplating the nature of passing away in the body, or s/he abides contemplating the nature of both arising and passing away in the body. Mindfulness that 'there is a body' is established in him/her to the extent necessary for bare knowledge and continuous mindfulness. And s/he abides independent, not clinging to anything in the world. That too is how in regard to the body s/he abides contemplating the body. During the day stay with the words that resonate for you. Satipatthana Sutta Study - © 2005 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.**See Greg Kramer's website to work with the suttas and contemplative teachings online including live chats www.metta.org |
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