Kayanupassana: 2 definitions
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Kayanupassana means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryF Focussing of the attention on the body moment after moment.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'contemplation of the body', is one of the 4 foundations of mindfulness; s. satipatthāna.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
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Full-text: Satipatthana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kayanupassana; (plurals include: Kayanupassanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness
Part 3 - See It As It Is < [Chapter 1 - Happiness Through Right Understanding]
Part 4 - Mindfulness Of Dhamma < [Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
The Practice < [Chapter 1]
Patipada (by Acariya Maha Boowa Ñanasampanno)
Things as They Are (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)