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Mindfulness meditation is based on the Vipassana meditation of the Buddhist Theravada tradition. Vipassana means “to see clearly” or “to see things as they are”. This meditation was already taught and practiced in Asia a good two and a half thousand years ago. More than half a century ago, the first Western men and women got to know this meditation, mostly in India, Burma, and Thailand. They experienced an inner liberation and brought this practice enthusiastically to Europe and the U.S.A. In newly founded meditation centers, they taught Vipassana in Silent Retreats. Through courses and programs such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, this meditation became more widely known. Countless people have since benefited and found a new, calmer and more equanimous attitude towards their lives.
With this practice we calm the body and focus the distracted mind and thus create clarity. A clear mind sees things differently than a restless mind. A clear mind can consciously make helpful decisions, rather than reacting thoughtlessly. We train the mind, so it brings less suffering to ourselves and others. Instead of being trapped in pain and stress, we understand the reasons for our difficulties and apply helpful behavior that comes from a deeper understanding of the working of the mind.
Mindfulness meditation is based on the Vipassana meditation of the Buddhist Theravada tradition. Vipassana means “to see clearly” or “to see things as they are”. This meditation was already taught and practiced in Asia a good two and a half thousand years ago. More than half a century ago, the first Western men and women got to know this meditation, mostly in India, Burma, and Thailand. They experienced an inner liberation and brought this practice enthusiastically to Europe and the U.S.A. In newly founded meditation centers, they taught Vipassana in Silent Retreats. Through courses and programs such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, this meditation became more widely known. Countless people have since benefited and found a new, calmer and more equanimous attitude towards their lives.
With this practice we calm the body and focus the distracted mind and thus create clarity. A clear mind sees things differently than a restless mind. A clear mind can consciously make helpful decisions, rather than reacting thoughtlessly. We train the mind, so it brings less suffering to ourselves and others. Instead of being trapped in pain and stress, we understand the reasons for our difficulties and apply helpful behavior that comes from a deeper understanding of the working of the mind.