MINDFULLNESS - Techniques

[zenzero]

Friends,
Here is how one can start 'Mindfullness'.

Mindfulness is attentiveness. The function of mindfulness is to bring clarity to what is being perceived. The 12 aspects of mindfulness are:

Observe without expecting anything, or attempting to get an answer.
Observe things as they are, without assuming anything.
If something is missing do not imagine something else in its place.
If something does not make sense then do not explain it away.
Use physical senses as well as mental sense to observe.
Let the mind un-stack itself.
Experience fully what is there.
Do not suppress anything.
Associate data freely.
Do not get hung up on name and form.
Contemplate thoughtfully.
Let it all be effortless.
source: EXERCISE: Technique of Mindfulness | Vinaire's Blog

 

[Rick O'Shez]

The core Buddhist text for mindfulness is this one, well worth a look:
Satipatthana Sutta: Frames of Reference

Basically the 4 foundations of mindfulness are body, feeling, state of mind and dhamma.

 

[zenzero]

Friend Spiny Norman,

Thank you for the link.

Love & rgds

 

[von bek]

The core Buddhist text for mindfulness is this one, well worth a look:
Satipatthana Sutta: Frames of Reference

Basically the 4 foundations of mindfulness are body, feeling, state of mind and dhamma.

One of my favorite suttas!

If I may add a couple, Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing This sutta is simply about mindfulness of breathing.

And, Maha-satipatthana Sutta: The Great Frames of Reference

 

[von bek]

Also, Bhante Gunaratana has an excellent book on the subject of mindfulness called, Mindfulness in Plain English. For anyone who speaks English as their native tongue, this is one of the very best introductions to the subject they can read.

http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-P...&sr=1-1&keywords=mindfulness+in+plain+english

Bhante Gunaratana came to the Theravada monastery I attend a few years back and gave a talk on metta-meditation. He is a great monk who is doing wonderful work making the dhamma accessible to a wide audience.

 

[zenzero]

Friend von bek,

Thank you for your links.
Here is a link to Mindfulness in plain English: http://www.urbandharma.org/pdf2/Mindfulness in Plain English Book Preview.pdf

Love & rgds

 

[von bek]

Friend von bek,

Thank you for your links.
Here is a link to Mindfulness in plain English: http://www.urbandharma.org/pdf2/Mindfulness in Plain English Book Preview.pdf

Love & rgds

Bhante Gunaratana has written some other titles as well, including another one I have read, Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English. This book focuses on samatha meditation.

Here is a link to Bhante G's website: Bhavana Society Home Page | A Theravada Buddhist Monastery and Meditation Center