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Lesson 1.4.5 Araññasuttaṃ – Serene Dwelling in the Forest
The short Araññasutta presents another question from a Devatā who addresses the Buddha in verses. Amazed she reports that in spite of their simple and moderate lives the appearance of the monks is so tranquil, and their semblance so serene. The Introduction provides the commentarial explanation about the meditation of the Bhikkhus and its effect once applied properly. It is the capacity and execution of paccuppannena yāpenti (living in the present moment) through ‘wakefulness, alertness, attention and constant thorough awareness’ that enables a meditator to dwell gratified in the present moment. Paccuppannena yāpenti, tena me samaṇā piyā. (Living in the present moment, that is why they are dear to me!)