Our core practice of mindfulness is based on Mahasi Sayadaw's technique of noting, starting with the breath and moving to all aspects of experiences. How did we receive this practice? We explore the fascinating history from the Buddha through the 19th and 20th Burma, to the West, where these techniques of mindfulness are influential in many settings.
What are we actually trying to do when we practice insight meditation? What are we making? Why clearly understanding the task makes it much more possible to accomplish it. Meditation practice and tips.