The foundational discourse on the four foundations of mindfulness — body, feeling, mind, and mental objects. The direct path.
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Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta focuses on the foundational discourse on the four foundations of mindfulness — body, feeling, mind, and mental objects. The direct path.. It is written for the Theravada Buddhism path so visitors can understand the topic without losing its tradition, context, or purpose.
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