Satipatthana Sutta Study

Dhammas: Noble Truths

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[NOBLE TRUTHS]

"Again, monks,
in regard to dhammas s/he abides contemplating dhammas
in terms of the four noble truths.
And how does s/he in regard to dhammas abide contemplating dhammas
in terms of the four noble truths?

"Here s/he knows as it really is, 'this is dukkha';
s/he knows as it really is, 'this is the arising of dukkha';
s/he knows as it really is, 'this is the cessation of dukkha';
s/he knows as it really is, 'this is the way leading to the cessation of dukkha.'

[REFRAIN]

"In this way,
in regard to dhammas s/he abides contemplating dhammas internally,
or s/he abides contemplating dhammas externally,
or s/he abides contemplating dhammas both internally and externally.

S/He abides contemplating the nature of arising in dhammas,
or s/he abides contemplating the nature of passing away in dhammas,
or s/he abides contemplating the nature of both arising and passing in dhammas.

Mindfulness that 'there are dhammas
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 is how in regard to dhammas
s/he abides contemplating dhammas in terms of the five hindrances.

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Satipatthana Sutta Study - © 2005 Mary Rees
Sutta text modified from translation by Analayo. Please see his original translation and excellent commentary: Satipatthana : The Direct Path to Realization. Birmingham, UK: Windhorse Publications, 2003.