Ānāpānassatisutta

Majjhima Nikāya 118

Mindfulness of Breathing · Translation: Bhikkhu Sujato, SuttaCentral

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at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, a monkbhikkhu experiencing the mind‘cittapaṭisaṁvedī “I will breathe in” (quote)assasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati, experiencing the mind‘cittapaṭisaṁvedī “I will breathe out” (quote)passasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati;
gladdening‘abhippamodayaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe in” (quote)assasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati, gladdening‘abhippamodayaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe out” (quote)passasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati;
immersing in samādhi‘samādahaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe in” (quote)assasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati, immersing in samādhi‘samādahaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe out” (quote)passasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati;
freeing‘vimocayaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe in” (quote)assasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati, freeing‘vimocayaṁ the mindcittaṁ “I will breathe out” (quote)passasissāmī’ti trainssikkhati;
in the mindcitte observing the mindcittānupassī, monksbhikkhave, at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu meditatesviharati keenātāpī awaresampajāno mindfulsatimā having removedvineyya for the worldloke covetousness and displeasureabhijjhādomanassaṁ.
I do notNāhaṁ, monksbhikkhave, for one of confused mindfulnessmuṭṭhassatissa lacking awarenessasampajānassa mindfulness of breathingānāpānassatiṁ speak ofvadāmi.
thereforeTasmātiha, monksbhikkhave, in the mindcitte observing the mindcittānupassī at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu meditatesviharati keenātāpī awaresampajāno mindfulsatimā having removedvineyya for the worldloke covetousness and displeasureabhijjhādomanassaṁ.

Whenever a mendicant practices breathing while experiencing the mind, or gladdening the mind, or immersing the mind in samādhi, or freeing the mind— at that time they meditate observing an aspect of the mind—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world. There is no development of mindfulness of breathing for someone who is unmindful and lacks awareness, I say. That’s why at that time a mendicant is meditating by observing an aspect of the mind—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.

Whenever a mendicant practices breathing while observing impermanence, or observing fading away, or observing cessation, or observing letting go— at that time they meditate observing an aspect of principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world. Having seen with wisdom the giving up of covetousness and displeasure, they watch over closely with equanimity. That’s why at that time a mendicant is meditating by observing an aspect of principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.

in this wayEvaṁ developedbhāvitā indeedkho, monksbhikkhave, mindfulness of breathingānāpānassati in this wayevaṁ cultivatedbahulīkatā the fourcattāro kinds of mindfulness meditationsatipaṭṭhāne fulfillsparipūreti.

That’s how mindfulness of breathing, when developed and cultivated, fulfills the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.

howKathaṁ developedbhāvitā andca, monksbhikkhave, the fourcattāro kinds of mindfulness meditationsatipaṭṭhānā howkathaṁ cultivatedbahulīkatā the sevensatta awakening factorsbojjhaṅge fulfill?paripūrenti?

And how are the four kinds of mindfulness meditation developed and cultivated so as to fulfill the seven awakening factors?

at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, a monkbhikkhu in the bodykāye observing the bodykāyānupassī meditatesviharati keenātāpī awaresampajāno mindfulsatimā having removedvineyya for the worldloke covetousness and displeasureabhijjhādomanassaṁ, established in himupaṭṭhitāssa at thattasmiṁ timesamaye mindfulnesssati ishoti unconfusedasammuṭṭhā.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, for the monkbhikkhuno establishedupaṭṭhitā mindfulnesssati ishoti unconfusedasammuṭṭhā, the awakening factor of mindfulnesssatisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti. the awakening factor of mindfulnessSatisambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of mindfulnesssatisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

Whenever a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of the body, at that time their mindfulness is established and lucid. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of mindfulness; they develop it and perfect it.

heSo thus mindfultathāsato abidingviharanto thattaṁ principledhammaṁ with wisdompaññāya investigatespavicinati explorespavicayati inquiryparivīmaṁsaṁ undertakesāpajjati.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, a monkbhikkhu thus mindfultathāsato abidingviharanto thattaṁ principledhammaṁ with wisdompaññāya investigatespavicinati explorespavicayati inquiryparivīmaṁsaṁ undertakesāpajjati, the awakening factor of investigation of principlesdhammavicayasambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of investigation of principlesdhammavicayasambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of investigation of principlesdhammavicayasambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

As they live mindfully in this way they investigate, explore, and inquire into that principle with wisdom. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of investigation of principles; they develop it and perfect it.

for himTassa thattaṁ principledhammaṁ with wisdompaññāya investigatingpavicinato exploringpavicayato inquiryparivīmaṁsaṁ undertakingāpajjato rousedāraddhaṁ ishoti energyvīriyaṁ unflaggingasallīnaṁ.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, for the monkbhikkhuno thattaṁ principledhammaṁ with wisdompaññāya investigatingpavicinato exploringpavicayato inquiryparivīmaṁsaṁ undertakingāpajjato rousedāraddhaṁ ishoti energyvīriyaṁ unflaggingasallīnaṁ, the awakening factor of energyvīriyasambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of energyvīriyasambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of energyvīriyasambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

As they investigate principles with wisdom in this way their energy is roused up and unflagging. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of energy; they develop it and perfect it.

for one of roused energyĀraddhavīriyassa arisesuppajjati rapturepīti not of the fleshnirāmisā.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, for the monkbhikkhuno for one of roused energyāraddhavīriyassa arisesuppajjati rapturepīti not of the fleshnirāmisā, the awakening factor of rapturepītisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of rapturepītisambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of rapturepītisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

When they’re energetic, rapture not of the flesh arises. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of rapture; they develop it and perfect it.

for one whose mind is rapturousPītimanassa the body tookāyopi becomes tranquilpassambhati, the mind toocittampi becomes tranquilpassambhati.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, for the monkbhikkhuno for one whose mind is rapturouspītimanassa the body tookāyopi becomes tranquilpassambhati, the mind toocittampi becomes tranquilpassambhati, the awakening factor of tranquilitypassaddhisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of tranquilitypassaddhisambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of tranquilitypassaddhisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

When the mind is full of rapture, the body and mind become tranquil. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of tranquility; they develop it and perfect it.

for one of tranquil bodyPassaddhakāyassa who is blissfulsukhino the mindcittaṁ becomes immersed in samādhisamādhiyati.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, for the monkbhikkhuno for one of tranquil bodypassaddhakāyassa who is blissfulsukhino the mindcittaṁ becomes immersed in samādhisamādhiyati, the awakening factor of immersionsamādhisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of immersionsamādhisambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of immersionsamādhisambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

When the body is tranquil and they feel bliss, the mind becomes immersed in samādhi. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of immersion; they develop it and perfect it.

heSo thus immersed in samādhitathāsamāhitaṁ the mindcittaṁ closelysādhukaṁ one who watches over with equanimityajjhupekkhitā ishoti.
at whateverYasmiṁ timesamaye, monksbhikkhave, a monkbhikkhu thus immersed in samādhitathāsamāhitaṁ the mindcittaṁ closelysādhukaṁ one who watches over with equanimityajjhupekkhitā ishoti, the awakening factor of equanimityupekkhāsambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno arousedāraddho ishoti, the awakening factor of equanimityupekkhāsambojjhaṅgaṁ at thattasmiṁ timesamaye a monkbhikkhu developsbhāveti, the awakening factor of equanimityupekkhāsambojjhaṅgo at thattasmiṁ timesamaye for the monkbhikkhuno to fulfillment by developmentbhāvanāpāripūriṁ goesgacchati.

They closely watch over that mind immersed in samādhi. At such a time, a mendicant has initiated the awakening factor of equanimity; they develop it and perfect it.

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