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The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
Drawn from the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, this course walks through the four classical fields of mindful awareness — body, feeling tones, mind, and dhammas — as a complete map of practice. Each lesson pairs a written teaching with a guided sit, building from anatomical body awareness through to the factors of awakening.
Foundations course
Study the four foundations with a clear lesson path.
This course works best as a structured exploration of body, feeling tone, mind, and dhammas. Move slowly and let each lesson become a practice lens.
Four foundations
How to use this course
- Start with the body foundation before moving into subtler layers of experience.
- Treat each lesson as a practice theme for the day rather than a concept to finish.
- Return to breath or body awareness whenever the material becomes too abstract.
Tip: the foundations are meant to be investigated directly. Read, practice, notice, and come back to ordinary experience.
Lesson plan
Every lesson in this course
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1st Foundation: The Body
2nd Foundation: Feeling Tones
3rd Foundation: Mental Volition
4th Foundation: Dhammas
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