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**LongaDonga** · 06-21-2012, 06:34 AM

The suttas don't really contain a meditation technique as far as I can see, rather guiding principles upon which meditation techniques could be based and more importantly principles upon which wisdom can be cultivated through day to day activities.

Hi Goofaholix,

Having followed Buddhadasa Bhikkhu technique for Anapanasati I decided to return again to just the instructions given in the Anapanasati Sutta. I feel more comfortable and the experience feels a lot more natural. I think Gotama Buddha left very instructive suttas all along the Nikayas.

Why you think the suttas do not really contain meditation techniques?

06-21-2012, 06:34 AM	#16
LongaDonga Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 753 Senior Member	The suttas don't really contain a meditation technique as far as I can see, rather guiding principles upon which meditation techniques could be based and more importantly principles upon which wisdom can be cultivated through day to day activities. Hi Goofaholix, Having followed Buddhadasa Bhikkhu technique for Anapanasati I decided to return again to just the instructions given in the Anapanasati Sutta. I feel more comfortable and the experience feels a lot more natural. I think Gotama Buddha left very instructive suttas all along the Nikayas. Why you think the suttas do not really contain meditation techniques?
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