Mindfulness of the breath is a beginner’s meditation practice which requires skill in concentration. By developing this discipline, we become more present with our experience and improve our quality of life. These practices reduce anxiety and assist in developing resilience to life’s difficulties, setting a foundation for deeper contemplative experiences and additional growth.
Training in concentration is challenging at first, but we quickly learn to enjoy it, looking forward to our time “on the cushion” each day....
One of the reasons we experience difficulties in life is that we behave in ways that are counter to our nature. When we know ourselves, we make choices and accomodations that prioritize our well-being, while optimizing the chances of positive outcomes.
There are two primary areas of this work: personality and constitution. While everyone is unique in experience and circumstance, there are a finite number of constitutions and personality types....
Meditation The practice of meditation is a way of working with the mind by examining our experience. There is a wide variety of techniques to explore, but the following serves as a good overview of the path from the beginning to advanced practices.
Mindfulness - The Path of Concentration In addition to helping us bring more mindfulness and awareness into our daily lives, practicing concentration prepares the mind for deeper meditative experiences ....