Introduction to Mindfulness - Dean Amory

needs. In fact, the more mindful we are, the more skillful we can be in
compassionate action.
How to practise mindfulness meditation
Once again, there are many different basic techniques. If you are
interested in pursuing mindfulness within a particular tradition, one
of the Buddhist ones or another, you might at some point wish to
connect with a meditation instructor or take a class at a meditation
center. Still, I can provide one form of basic instructions here so that
you can begin.
Basic aspects: body, breath, thought
There are three basic aspects worked with in this meditation
technique: body, breath and thoughts.
First, we relate with the body. This includes how we set up the
environment..
Setting and posture
Very few people can dedicate a whole room to their meditation
practice, so they choose a corner of a room or a spot in their home
where they can set up a quiet space.
If you like, you can make a small altar of some kind and decorate it
with pictures or photos and sacred objects from your own tradition.
You might want to light candles and incense as reminders of
impermanence, but you can also have a plain wall in front of you. As
long as you are not sitting in front of something distracting, like the
TV or the desk where your computer lives, it doesn't matter too
much what is in front of you.
Once you've picked your spot, you need to choose your seat. It's fine
to sit either on a cushion on the floor or on a chair. If you choose a
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