My short answer to this question is: yes. Mindfulness has become a huge industry. There are books, videos, apps, courses, retreats, coaching programmes and counselling services, all promising greater calmness, less stress, better sleep, improved concentration and relief from anxiety. Perhaps I am biased because I approach mindfulness primarily through Buddhism and feel that mindfulness Read More
Tag: Direct Experience
Buddhist Karma and Punishment: A Reflection on the Dhammapada
“The foundation for a satisfying life is closely connected to the moral qualities that shape our thoughts, speech, and behaviour moment by moment.” One of the Buddhist teachings I return to regularly is found in Chapter 10 of the Dhammapada, often translated as “The Rod”. The chapter centres on harmful actions, speech, and the suffering 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
Mindfulness of Mind: Reflections from Practice
”Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. Looking deeply at life as it is in this very moment, the meditator dwells in stability and freedom."The Buddha, Bhaddakaratta Sutta The Four Foundations of Mindfulness form one of the central teachings of Buddhism and are described in detail in the Satipatthana Sutta. Read More
Why Buddhists Walk Clockwise Around Stupa
Why do Buddhists walk clockwise around stupa and mani walls? A personal reflection from Nepal exploring Buddhist respect, karma, pilgrimage, and the deeper meaning of circumambulation.