am breathing in, and I am sitting down.” “I am breathing in and wiping the table.” “I am breathing in and smiling at myself.” “I am breathing in and lighting the stove.” Stopping both the random progression of thoughts and living in forgetfulness is a giant step forward in meditation practice. We can realize this step by following our breath and co

In the Discourse on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness

Sit down, back straight, eyes slightly open, cast your eyes downward at a forty-five-degree angle, and maintain a soft focus (don’t sharpen your visual attention to any particular point). If you are uncomfortable sitting cross-legged, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Allow your mind to come to rest on your breath. Each time you find