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In the previous posts we introduced the idea of adding “situational awareness” (sampajañña) as a support to mindfulness. The second of the four recommended refinements to practicing mindfulness is suitability.
In the previous post we introduced the idea of adding “situational awareness” (sampajañña) to mindfulness as a practice. What Ajahn Sumedho calls intuitive awareness is an essential support to making our practice of mindfulness more sustainable and more effective. Let’s consider the first of the four elements of sampajañña , purpose...
There’s a broad concept in the Pali canon which can help us to develop mindfulness both in sitting practice and in daily life.
[from Wikipedia] Sampajañña (Pāli) is a term of central importance for meditative practice in all Buddhist traditions. It refers to “The mental process by which one continuously monitors one’s own body and mind.” … It is very ofte...
From DN31, translated by Kelly, Sawyer, and Yareham
https://suttacentral.net/dn31/en/kelly-sawyer-yareham?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false)
“Young [person], be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures ...
From DN 31, translated by Kelly, Sawyer & Yareham (https://suttacentral.net/dn31/en/kelly-sawyer-yareham?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false):
“Young [person], be aware of these four enemies disgui...
