Ekadhammasutta
One Thing
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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Bojjhaṅgasutta
Awakening Factors
Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed together with the seven factors of awakening.
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Suddhikasutta
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
Fruits (1st)
Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or non-return.
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Dutiyaphalasutta
Fruits (2nd)
Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or one of the lesser attainments.
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Ariṭṭhasutta
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
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
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 same way.
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Vesālīsutta
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 pleasant abiding.
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Kimilasutta
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.