Have you ever sat down to meditate with every intention of being calm and mindful, only to discover that your mind seems determined to do anything else? I certainly have. During the first year of Covid, I began paying much more attention to the Five Hindrances in my meditation practice. I was trying hard to Read More
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Stillness Haiku| Impermanence
Reflection One of the simplest objects in my meditation room is a single candle. Yet its flame reminds me of one of the deepest teachings in Buddhism: impermanence. The flame appears constant, but in reality it is changing from moment to moment, just as our thoughts, feelings and bodies are constantly changing. Sitting quietly before Read More
Mindfulness of Dhamma: Reflections from Practice
“He dwells contemplating phenomena in phenomena, ardent, clearly knowing and mindful."Mahasatipatthana Sutra The Four Foundations of Mindfulness form one of the central teachings of Buddhism and are described in detail in the Satipatthana Sutta. They provide a practical framework for observing our experience as it unfolds moment by moment. The four foundations are: • Mindfulness Read More