A good moment
Tea is warm, the conversation is easy and there is nowhere urgent to be. Let the moment be pleasant without requiring it to become a permanent condition. Appreciation can include noticing the people and work…
Poster lesson 11 / 63 · Beginner
Buddhism and Mindfulness
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Sati, often translated as mindfulness, involves remembering to attend carefully. In the path it works with discernment and ethical intention. The four establishments concern body, feelings, mind and mental phenomena. Attention alone is not enough: a person can concentrate while causing harm. Notice what you are attending to and why. A moment of awareness can inform the next choice without becoming a promise of instant peace.