There are five benefits
1. having a peaceful mind
2. subtle and refined breathing
3. not being thirsty, no need of drinking water
4. having happy mind states
5. overcoming unwholesome mental state easily
Morality is the foundation of concentration and wisdom
1. Seeing the mind clearly
2. Keeping the mind in balance
3. Curing ordinary illness
4. Understanding the Dhamma teachings easily, deeply, and thoroughly
5. Not being reborn in the four woeful states...stream entry
Emphasis on the contemplations of the five hindrances and the sixth sense bases and six sense objects. Also a brief introduction to the path consciousness and stream entry (sotapana path and fruition)
What is the meaning of effort, clear comprehension, and mindfulness in the introduction of the Maha Satipatthana Sutta? Emphasis on how to contemplate he air element, vibration, expansion, Motion, movements
32 kinds of eyes– Flesh eyes and wisdom eyes. How to go beyond the forms to observe the four material elements, especially the air or wind element in the body
The conditions for this seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, to take place. The four nutriments for the body and mind: material nutriments, contact, and intention consciousness
