Wander in right pastures
the four foundations of mindfulness
Samyutta Nikaya 47.7 - Makkata Sutta: The Foolish Monkey
Wander in right pastures, the four foundations of mindfulness
The four foundations of mindfulness:
- Observe body as body
- Observe feelings as feeling
- Observe mind as mind
- Observe mental phenomena
Ardent, mindful, fully aware, leading away from unhappiness and worldly worries.
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