瑜伽論記 7.23

7.23

In the fifth [section], the contemplation of mindfulness of ānāpāna, it first asks, next explains, and finally concludes the meaning. In the explanation there are two parts: first, a brief indication; and later, an extensive explanation. In the former part, it first explains mindfulness, and later explains its cognitive object. Āna here means 'bringing in', which is the in-breath; pāna here means 'carrying away', which is the out-breath. Tai says: 'In the Tang language it is called bringing breath in and carrying breath out.'