The Buddha explains how a bhikkhu should live with mindfulness and full awareness.

Sati sutta - Mindfulness

At Sāvatthi.

“Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should live with |mindfulness::remembering to be present with continuous effort, observing the body in and of itself, felt experience in and of itself, mind in and of itself, mental qualities in and of themselves [sata]| and with |full awareness::attentiveness, clear and full comprehension [sampajañña]|. This is my instruction to you.

And how, bhikkhus, is a bhikkhu mindful? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu dwells observing the body in and of itself, with continuous effort, with full awareness, and being present, having removed |craving and displeasure::greediness and dissatisfaction, wanting and unhappiness, craving and aversion [abhijjhā + domanassa]| with regard to the world; Similarly, he dwells observing feelings in and of themselves, mind in and of itself, and mental qualities in and of themselves, with continuous effort, with full awareness, and being present, having removed craving and displeasure with regard to the world. It is in this manner, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu is mindful.

And how, bhikkhus, is a bhikkhu fully aware? Here, bhikkhus, for a bhikkhu, feelings arise, remain, and disappear with full awareness. Thoughts arise, remain, and disappear with full awareness. Perceptions arise, remain, and disappear with full awareness. Thus, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu is with full awareness. Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu should live mindfully and with full awareness. This is my instruction to you.”

Last updated on March 27, 2025

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