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Lesson 1.4.7 Ānāpānassatisuttaṃ, Part One - Free from Prattle and Chatter Is This Assembly
The Ānāpānassatisutta presents one of the most important texts for a meditator. Because of its length and complexity, it is divided in three parts and, according to the different emphasis, placed in three respective chapters. It contains not only a detailed description of how the practice of Ānāpāna should be applied (lesson 3.8.4 Ānāpānassatisuttaṃ, Part Two) but also how the perfection of Ānāpāna helps to realize the seven Factors of Enlightenment (lesson 3.7.9 Ānāpānassatisuttaṃ, Part Three: Satta Bojjhaṅge). The selection chosen for this lesson highlights the qualities and achievements of the Bhikkhus — as extolled by the Buddha — additionally providing the historical background of the location of the monastery where these Bhikkhus assembled and where this sutta was delivered. May every meditator benefit from the profound practice of Ānāpāna.