sn.47.36 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Final Knowledge

“Bhikkhus, there are these four establishments of mindfulness. What four? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu dwells contemplating the body in the body … feelings in feelings … mind in mind … phenomena in phenomena, ardent, clearly comprehending, mindful, having removed covetousness and displeasure in regard to the world.

“When, bhikkhus, these four establishments of mindfulness have been developed and cultivated, one of two fruits may be expected: either final knowledge in this very life or, if there is a residue of clinging, the state of nonreturning.”

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Enlightenment

“Mendicants, there are these four kinds of mindfulness meditation.
What four?
It’s when a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of the body—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of desire and aversion for the world.
They meditate observing an aspect of feelings …
mind …
principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of desire and aversion for the world.
These are the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.
Because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation, one of two results can be expected:
enlightenment in the present life, or if there’s something left over, non-return.”