DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 54SN 54.18

The Buddha teaches that mindfulness of breathing, when developed and cultivated regarding uprooting the tendencies, is very fruitful and beneficial for one gone to a wilderness, tree root, or empty hut.

SN 54.18 Uprooting the Tendencies

“… Anusayasamugghātāya saṁvattati ….

Aṭṭhamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“… Anusayasamugghātāya saṁvattati ….

“Mendicants, when immersion due to mindfulness of breathing is developed and cultivated it leads to uprooting the underlying tendencies …”

Aṭṭhamaṁ.

Topics & Qualities:

Collectedness

Collectedness

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☀️ bright quality

A mental quality of composure where awareness is gathered, steady, rather than scattered or tense. In such collectedness, supported by mindfulness and right view, experience is clearly known and can be wisely contemplated.

Also known as: mental composure, stability of mind, stillness of mind, concentration, undistracted awareness
Pāli: samādhi, samāhita, susamāhita, sammāsamādhi
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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

☀️ bright quality

Active presence of mind and lucid retention; the faculty that remembers the Dhamma, anchors attention to the chosen object or present experience, and guards the mind against unwholesome states.

Also known as: recollecting, remembering, keeping in mind, presence, awareness
Pāli: sati, anussati
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