The Buddha Repeated the Refrain in the Suta

In the talks last year, we explored the meaning of the words, ardency, clear knowing, of mindfulness. And we looked in some detail at the first of the four Satya Patanas. That is the mindfulness of the body with regard to the breath, postures and activities. We also explored the refrain that is found many times in the suta. The Buddha repeated this refrain after each specific meditation instruction. It's interesting to watch our minds because often when we hear or read repetitive passages, have you noticed how often the mind can just dull out or space out? Why are you repeating it again and again? Well, there's probably a reason that the Buddha repeated it again and