What is the relationship between mindfulness and satipatthana? The answer to this question is simple yet of profound importance. That’s why I’ve decided to write this article and explain the connection between them. In simple terms, satipatthana is a Buddhist meditation that leads to Nirvana through the practice of mindfulness. Here is a quote from the … Read more
You don’t have to do it. You don’t have to take every thought in your head too seriously. It’s one of many gifts of meditation — a deep state of concentration and tranquility that keeps you open to life. This is what great meditation teacher Shunryu Suzuki (May 18, 1904–December 4, 1971) means when he … Read more
What is the best book on Buddhist mindfulness meditation? As several titles were published on the subject, I recommend those written by Bhikkhu Analayo, one of the most respected scholar-monks of our time. His research into mindfulness meditation, or satipatthana, covers both theoretical and practical aspects of this ancient practice, making it an invaluable … Read more
The story goes that when a thief broke into a little hut at the foot of a mountain, the wise Zen master Ryokan, very much undisturbed by the intruder, welcomed him with open arms and said, “You have come a long way to visit me and you should not return empty-handed.” And then, in a … Read more
Sharon Salzberg came into my life a few years ago when I stumbled upon her Metta Hour podcast — a chance encounter that revealed the host to be the voice of kindness and compassion in today’s fractured world. Of all the episodes I’ve listened, my favorite one is called “Foundations of Forgiveness.” Why this particular … Read more