This topic was discussed here by some of us.
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This sutta (SN 47.42) appears to directly state the four satipatthana are the body, feelings, mind & dhamma principles, thus appears to support the translation of ‘satipatthana’ as ‘foundations of mindfulness’ rather than your view in ‘A History of Mindfulness’ (page 185) of ‘establishings of mindfulness’ (which I personally agree with, from a practical point of view).
Could you kindly offer your comments about this?
Thank you 