MINDFULNESS PRECEPT OF BUDDHISM: VIEW POINT AND POEM

 

MINDFULNESS: THE BUDDHIST POINT VIEW

Mindfulness in Buddhism involves grounding your awareness in the present moment to foster wisdom, cleanse the mind, and alleviate suffering. It requires being conscious of your mental states, thoughts, and emotions without judgment or attachment. Mindfulness emerges when you develop equanimity.

To transition from a restless mind to a calm one, begin with the following tasks and master them.

• Fully engage in whatever activity you are doing—whether it's eating, walking, or sitting—without hurrying.
• Concentrate on your natural breathing to stabilize your mind and prevent it from drifting.

POEM ON MIND PURIFICATION TO GAIN MINDFULNESS

The mind, like soil, can get a bit messy,
With evils, fears, and thoughts that are pressy.
But just like soil, it has cleansing part,
Ready to heal, to make a new start.

Be mindful, watch what you let inside,
Good seeds of kindness, let them abide.
Pull out weeds of anger, lust and doubt,
Let peace and calm begin to sprout.

With gentle hands, and patience true,
Tend to your mind, for me and for you.
Each mindful breath, a cleansing rain,
Washing away the worry and pain.

So work on your thinking, with all of your might,
To chase out the shadows and bring in the light.