Abstract

                      This thesis entitles "A Study of the Noble Path (Ariyamagga) in Vipassanā Meditation in according to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness"  The purpose of this study was 2 objectives, namely 1) to study the Noble Path in Theravada Buddhist Scriptures, and 2 ) to study the Noble Path in Vipassana Meditation according to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. This study was collected the data from Buddhist Scriptures such Tipitakā, Aṭṭhakathā, Tīkā, and related religious book. It was complied, descried, and verified by the experts.

                      From the study, it is found that the Noble Eightfold Path is an excellent way of a Noble Person. The Noble Eightfold Path or Ariyamagga are composed of the four Noble Paths, the four Noble Fruits, and Nibbana.

                      Majjhimāpaṭipadā is the important principle which appears in the Noble Eightfold Path. It is the way of practices for achievement of wisdom, it is to restrain Upakilesa, to get rid of all kinds of suffering and enlightenment. The Noble Path is the way of practice by the Noble Persons. It consists of eight factors: Sammādiṭṭhi which is state of Right View classified to be the mental wisdom (Cetasika). Regarding the other seven factors, they are the paths that support an achievement of Sammādiṭṭhi.

                      The practice of Vipassanā Bhāvanā in Buddhism means the practice in Sammāsati. It is to develop with mindfulness on four bases: Kayanupassanā Satipaṭṭhana is the mindfulness in the body, Vedhanānupassanā Satipaṭṭhāna is the mindfulness in feeling, Cittānupassanā Satipaṭṭhāna is the mindfulness in mind, and Dhammānupassanā Satipaṭṭhāna is the mindfulness in Dhamma.

                      The practice of Satipaṭṭhāna requires Viriya (effort), Sati (mindfulness), Samādhi (concentration), and Paññā (wisdom) or practice the Noble Eightfold Path that is Majjhimāpaṭipadā. When the followers practice on this way by Sati and knowing the natural phenomenon (Nāmarūpa) through five sense-doors: eye, ear, nose, tongue, and body, they will deep understanding in the reality of nature, leading to attain enlightenment.