Talk Nine: The Four Satipaṭṭhānas (Step by Step)
There is also an interpretation of contemplation of dhamma (dhammānupassanā) as contemplation without differentiation between mind and matter, simply contemplating the arising phenomena. Here, “dhamma” means all phenomena.
(He explains the four satipaṭṭhānas and their relationship to human character.)
Sayadawgyi taught that a yogi may contemplate any one of the four satipaṭṭhānas, according to one’s preference and temperament. In some of his talks, Mogok Sayadaw said that if a yogi discerns anicca quickly, then any satipaṭṭhāna object suitable to that yogi’s character may be used. The object one prefers often has the strength of collectedness.
First, establish sati with ānāpāna. After that, contemplate whatever arises from the six sense doors. Then contemplate the rising and falling of the in-breath and out-breath. Today, contemplate the rising and falling of all dhammas.
According to the teaching (desanā), three sub-moments are mentioned: arising, presence, and dissolution. However, because dissolution happens extremely quickly, yogis usually discern only arising and dissolution. If you are watching and observing non-sameness, you will discern dissolution.
When contemplating painful feelings, unbearable pain indicates clinging to self. During eating, what is difficult to contemplate is thinking (as explained earlier in the detailed discussion on eating).
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