Buddham Dhammam

Bojjhaṅgasutta

SN 54.2

Awakening Factors

Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed together with the seven factors of awakening.

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Suddhikasutta

SN 54.3

Plain Version

Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed by going into seclusion, establishing mindfulness on the breath, and proceeding through sixteen stages.

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Paṭhamaphalasutta

SN 54.4

Fruits (1st)

Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or non-return.

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Dutiyaphalasutta

SN 54.5

Fruits (2nd)

Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or one of the lesser attainments.

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Ariṭṭhasutta

SN 54.6

With Ariṭṭha

When the Buddha asks Venerable Ariṭṭha about breath meditation, his answer, while not incorrect, does not do full justice to the practice.

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Mahākappinasutta

SN 54.7

About Mahākappina

The Buddha sees Venerable Mahākappina meditating nearby and points out that his steadiness and tranquility are due to practicing breath meditation.

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Padīpopamasutta

SN 54.8

The Simile of the Lamp

Before his awakening the Buddha generally practiced breath meditation, which kept him alert and peaceful and led to the ending of defilements. One who wishes for any of the higher fruits of the renunciate life should practice the...

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Vesālīsutta

SN 54.9

At Vesālī

The Buddha taught the meditation on the ugliness of the body, then left to go on retreat. However, many monks, misconstruing the teachings, ending up killing themselves. The Buddha taught breath meditation as a peaceful and...

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Kimilasutta

SN 54.10

With Kimbila

When the Buddha asks Venerable Kimbila about breath meditation, he is unable to answer. At Ānanda’s urging, the Buddha explains in detail.

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