“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
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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
Mindfulness of the Body: Reflections From Practice
“This is the way for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and lamentation, for the destroying of pain and grief, for reaching the right path, for the realisation of Nirvana, namely the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.”Mahasatipatthana Sutra The Four Foundations of Mindfulness form one of the central teachings of Buddhism and are Read More
Beginning Meditation With Metta
Every time I settle down to meditate, I begin with around ten minutes of mettā meditation:the practice of loving-kindness. Although mettā is a well-established part of Buddhist meditation, it is only relatively recently that I have fully incorporated it into my own daily practice. Since doing so, I have found it quietly transformative. The purpose Read More
What Is Mindfulness In Buddhism?
Mindfulness is one of the most widely used words in modern wellbeing culture, yet mindfulness within Buddhism has a deeper and more practical meaning. For the Gautama Buddha, mindfulness was not simply relaxation or stress reduction. It was a way of observing experience clearly and directly. In its simplest form, mindfulness means paying attention to Read More