General discussion of issues related to Theravada Meditation, e.g. meditation postures, developing a regular sitting practice, skillfully relating to difficulties and hindrances, etc.
Sati (from Pali: सति;[1] Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness, a spiritual or psychological faculty (indriya) that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice.
Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment,[1][2][3] which one can develop through the practice of meditation and through other training.[2][4][5] Mindfulness is derived from sati, a significant element of Buddhist traditions,[6][7] and based on Zen, Vipassanā, and Tibetan meditation techniques.[8][9][note 1]
Gotama was investigating the five aggregates , how ignorance led to suffering .
sati-paṭṭhāna，establishment of sati
sati-upaṭṭhāna，paying attention to with sati
The four foundation/establishment of mindfulness is a series of contemplation with regard to the , groups of bodies(kaya) , which give rise to feeling(vedana etc) , which give rise to attachment(citta), which penetrating how from beginning of ignorance led to suffering(dhamma)
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