TOPIC FOR Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 Meeting from 7pm – 9pm ET
This talk begins an ongoing series of reviews focused on the Satipatthana Sutta, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness discourse, perhaps the most important teaching from early Buddhism. Peter will provide an overview of the Sutta that describes key elements that emphasize the importance of diligence in one’s practice. Future meetings will be dedicated to reviewing each of the important elements of the Sutta.
In-person Location: In the meditation hall behind Peter Carlson’s house.
1818 Carrigan Ave., Winter Park FL 32789
For more information call Peter at 407-339-5444
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Meeting ID: 847 1472 3882
Passcode: 620329
We hope you can join us, and we wish you well.
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Overview of the Satipatthana Sutta
This is the first of several Dharma talks that review what many believe is the most important teaching of early Buddhism, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse. Peter reviews the general history and overall structure of the teaching, emphasizing various repetitive phrases and providing explanations of the archaic wording to make the teaching more accessible for a contemporary student. Next week, Susan Baxter will review the first Foundation, Mindfulness of the Body, including how the Sutta describes the practice of anapanasati, mindfulness of breathing meditation.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Overview of the Satipatthana Sutta
Here is a translation of the Sutta, as rendered by Bhikkhu Analayo, a preeminent Buddhist scholar and teacher: ANALAYO TRANSLATES THE SATIPATTHÃNA SUTTA
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