DN22.4.5. The Truths

Mahasatipaṭṭhāna Sutta ("The Longer Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation")

Furthermore, a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of principles with respect to the four noble truths. And how does a mendicant meditate observing an aspect of principles with respect to the four noble truths?

It’s when a mendicant truly understands: ‘This is suffering’ … ‘This is the origin of suffering’ … ‘This is the cessation of suffering’ … ‘This is the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering.’

The first recitation section is finished.



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