Best tools and resources for practicing mindfulness in everyday life.
Did the Buddha say, “There is no self”? To answer this question, I turn to an article from Access to Insight written by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. He begins by saying that anatta, the Buddhist doctrine of no self, is one of the first major obstacles for Westerners trying to understand Buddhism. He writes: First, the idea … Read more
Mindfulness of mental states allows you to conduct a continuous inward monitoring by asking, “How is the mind?” From this perspective, outside events — where all our attention usually goes — become secondary. What really matters is your mind’s reaction to them. Developing this awareness is the main task of this mental exercise, which is … Read more
Nirvana is considered the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice and the pinnacle of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. But its exact definition remains ever elusive. “It has been said by one witty scholar that all we have to go on is our misconception of Nirvana, because until we have realised it … Read more
As a Buddhist practice, mindfulness of feelings provides clarity when you ask, “How do I feel?” The significance of this inquiry for your everyday life becomes evident when you observe how any outside stimuli, however small, provokes your reaction. But its efficacy depends on a genuine interest in your current experience. “Contemplation of feelings shines … Read more