A Study of Buddhanussati as Base for Practice Vipassana Meditation

Abstract

This article aims to  analyze the development of mindfulness of the Buddha as a basis for practicing Vipassana meditation. Research format Qualitative research, documentary research, by analyzing data from Tripitaka, commentaries, commentaries, special articles, books, documents, textbooks, academic works and various research reports, using content analysis and writing descriptions. The research results found that: 1) The development of mindfulness of the Buddha is a practice following the path of Samatha meditation, resulting in concentration, a calm and steady mind, which is Upacara Samadhi, and the hindrances will be calmed down, which is the basis for further development of Vipassana meditation. 2) The state of mindfulness or the elements of meditation that arise in those who practice mindfulness of the Buddha is a state of nature that arises, exists and ceases. It is a type of mindfulness called Dhammanupassana Satipatthana, which is the only path to make beings pure and extraordinary through the path of meditation. The results of this research will be a guideline for those who are interested in developing the mind with mindfulness of the Buddha. This is the initial path of Samatha meditation. Then, contemplating the natural conditions that arise, following the path of Satipatthana, will lead to insight knowledge that is clear and true, until one can destroy the defilements that are in the latent tendencies, become Samuccheda Prahana, and become an Ariya person.