Mindfulness Definition: What Mindfulness is, And What It's Not!

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So basically be totally here and now…

Very well argued and explained - a subject unknown to me (long time Raja Yoga meditator)
- someone wrote that mindfulness - is Buddhism for the West or for capitalism.
As ever - your satsangh - is relevant and purposeful - for a deep insight
- which is also not overladen - with terms that are too complex - to analyse.
Yet analysis - is clearly done and one gathers jewels - throughout the series.
Thank you - for a quality mind - full discussion and inspiration.
Fare thee well - on life's journey.

Thanks for the great video attempting to clarify prevailing misinfo surrounding mindfulness judged from the early Buddhist texts. Just two comments from me: sampajana is not just alertness but it always works in tandem with mindfulness sati as the former adds direction and wisdom to the latter. As Mindfulness has to develop together with right effort that makes sure wholesomeness is continuously maintained and developed whilst unwholesomeness diminishing and not arising, so there's no place for non-judgmental mindset to come in. Appropriate attention executed on non-reactiveness or equanimity-patience is crucial though.

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i pay respect to your teacher’s teacher, Ajahn Lee. i find reference of him in wikipedia , “Among the forest monks, he devised the most comprehensive meditation instructions, and composed the most detailed map of the jhānas”

interesting, i would love to hear more about your comprehension of jhana attainment. i had translation of vitakka previously as initial applied thought, new translation from you is directed thought into one single object, which is kinda similar i guess

vicara as evaluation, instead of applicable sustained thought cmiiw

though i am not quite sure the later meaning, but in my meditation practice, i usually train with not controlling my breath, keeping alertness to breath continously, that’s what i thought is vicara.

but you mention vicara as evaluation and analogy to cooking, we are suggested to find the approriate breathing pace (?) that nourishes the sense of fullness and refreshment (i am assuming those 2 senses are sukha and piti?) interesting, partially i kinda agree based on my several past meditation session, i used to experiment my breathing, sometimes it brought me to certain level energetic state, but later i found it tiresome and not based on Buddha instruction cmiiw, so i dropped it

please eloborate more about 5 jhana factors, to emphasize our understanding. thanks

Ya. Everyone wrong except you.., I guess.

Either your mind is full or it is not…
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The term “mindfulness” has negative connotations and create confusion in humanity. The Buddha is not wrong in his interpretation but humanity is…
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Use the mind of Buddha to understand the Buddha's Teachings then one will attain the true benefits.

You don't have wisdom and you wish to have.
Chant Amitabha Buddha and recite the Infinite Life Sutra, after a long time your wisdom will unfold.
Very simple way to unfold our wisdom but many people are not aware of it.

With wisdom, things that you are not supposed to know, you will suddenly be able to understand.
Like a small bulb suddenly brighten up.
With wisdom there is nothing you cannot resolve.
With wisdom, life is free of worries.
Amituofo 🙏🙏🙏

Sadu. Sadu. Very clear analysis and explanation in relation to the overall purpose and practice of lord Buddha's teaching🙏. With metta from Sri Lanka!

Sadhu thank you so very much right on point.😊

The best explanation ever! Thank you sooooo much! I love you :)