Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation (pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪn(d)f(ʊ)lnəs ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/) is a meditation technique that involves focusing one's mind on the present moment. It is a form of meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years and has roots in Buddhist traditions, but has gained widespread popularity in recent years due to its potential benefits for mental and physical health.
Etymology
The term "mindfulness" is a translation of the Pali word sati, which is a significant element of some Buddhist traditions. The term "meditation" comes from the Latin meditatio, which originally indicated every type of physical or intellectual exercise, then later evolved into the more specific meaning "contemplation."
Practice
Mindfulness meditation involves sitting in a comfortable position and focusing on your breath, allowing your attention to be fully absorbed by the sensation of breathing. The goal is not to control or suppress thoughts, but to observe them without judgment. When the mind wanders, the practitioner gently brings the attention back to the breath.
Related Terms
- Mindfulness: A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
- Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
- Buddhism: A religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha.
- Pali: A Middle Indo-Aryan liturgical language native to the Indian subcontinent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mindfulness meditation
- Wikipedia's article - Mindfulness meditation
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