Reflection On Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness The second transformational practice that I chose to participate in for this course was mindfulness. I decided to perform this in a meditative structure with similar goals to my first transformational practice, which was a different form of meditation, and see which provided more benefit or was simply a better fit for me. Decreasing my stress level and reducing work related anxiety were the two primary objectives I was hoping to transform by engaging in this twice a week. Through my personal

Mindfulness Meditation is a acient and very effective technique to achieve inner peace and a more aware sense of ourselves. It should help us to be aware of the little changes and happenings around us. The sitting routine of mindfulness Meditation gives us the chance to be more present with ourselves. Sitting still and being aware about the present moment without getting distracted by our surroundings is something that most of us can't do. It sounds so simple and is yet so hard to achieve but the

Can Mindfulness Be Used to Enhance Learning? By Dr. Bruce A. Johnson | Submitted On July 01, 2015 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Dr. Bruce A. Johnson When you think about the word mindfulness

happiness is limited, a strong link between mindfulness and observation is showed (Lilja et al., 2013). It is, however, not included in the overall mindfulness construct (Baer et al., 2006; Lilja et al., 2011). Mindfulness can be described as a process where a certain quality of attention is brought to a moment-by-moment experience (Kabat-Zinn, 1990) and is referred to as a psychological

other traditions from the Hindu Yogic tradition to Judaism to Christianity (Sharples, 2003). “Mandalas (are) ancient objects of meditation for Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists that were adapted for contemplation in medieval Christianity” (Broomfield, 1997, p. 81). In the Hindu Yogic tradition, heavy emphasis is placed on the concentrative nature and importance of meditation to restore calm, well-being and understanding (Gunaratana, 1991). He identified contemplative practices in Judeo-Christianity, which

Unlike other mindfulness materials which focus only on self-practice, the book fascinates me by providing contemplative practice for community and the world’s peace. According to Nhat Hanh (1996), meditation is not to escape from society but to prepare to a reentry into society. Therefore, the author introduces seven practices of reconciliation in Buddhist monasteries to address and solve conflicts, which we can apply in our Sangha, school, and family. I am surprised to know that Nhat Hanh and his

interest in meditation and mindfulness has bloomed like a lotus flower. There are numerous studies demonstrating various positive outcomes of mindfulness meditation (MM). But, what is mindfulness? What are the mechanisms behind MM that help facilitate these positive outcomes including improved physical health, psychological well-being, and cognition? The concept of mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist philosophy and is a key element of Buddhist meditation practices. The word mindfulness derives from

Throughout centuries, meditation has been utilized for spiritual guidance. Meditation is often practiced within quiet rooms, where one cannot be disturbed. In the recent years, meditation has expanded beyond the homes of individuals. Schools across the nation have begun researching the benefits of meditation on students. The practice of meditation in schools has been shown to promote positive behavior in students; therefore it should be implemented in schools. The practice of meditation can be defined

Buddhist Meditation is a practice that consists of the channeling of the flow of the mind. Habitually, our mind is consistently trying to create certain habits and patterns- and many of the time these patterns are developed without our knowledge. Yet, meditation makes us aware of these habitual patterns through mindfulness, right concentration, and the middle way—fostering the goals of knowing the mind, shaping the mind, and freeing the mind. One of the main goals of Buddhist meditation includes

Transcendental Meditation According to Schneider et al., in a 5-year study with patients who have coronary heart disease it was found that there is a 48% reduction in death, heart attack, and strokes with people who used Transcendental Meditation as opposed to the control group (2012). Not only is Transcendental Meditation great for an individual’s health, but it is also great for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, increased school performance and helping treat some mental disorders such