“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
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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
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