Mindfulness is so much more that attention. Supporting wholesome qualities like patience and equanimity, Right Mindfulness specifically develops wise action in our lives and in the world.
Starting from the context of the teachings of dependent origination, we examine three interrelated forms of ignorance -- personal, social and universal -- and how they condition the judgmental mind. We then can see how two ways of transformation can transform, over time, these forms of core ignorance: (1) The way of mindfulness, investigation and accessing transforms ignorance, and (2) the way of cultivation [ ] qualities, especially through "heart practices."
Basic map for transforming judgments. Contains lively stories, poetry and sutta references, all in the spirit of 'it's workable.'
- Mindfulness: Active & receptive qualitie3s
- Mindfulness of the Body & Nervous System: Practical techniques
-Heart Practices: An overview
-The role of Wise Effort in the practice of inquiry into mental habits
The importance of Wise Friends on the path
The Buddha encouraged us to cultivate wise mindfulness, which is more than simply being aware. This talk explores some of the qualities that support wise mindfulness.
