Question 74: IF CONTEMPLATING THE FACT THAT 'MY MIND IS WANDERING' ISN'T ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN MINDFULNESS...?

Question 74: IF CONTEMPLATING THE FACT THAT 'MY MIND IS WANDERING' ISN'T ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN MINDFULNESS, WHAT'S THE SECOND STEP OF THE SIX MINDFULNESS STAGES?Answer: The second step of the Six Mindfulness Stages isn't about contemplating a philosophical concept (or truth) but rather a practical technique.Many people assume that Wandering thoughts originate from the brain and thus focus their attention on the head to stop them. However, the root cause of wandering thoughts often lies in the body. This second step involves paying attention to the chest and abdomen. Be aware of and sense the sensations in our chest and abdomen.The nervous system is extensive, and by directing our attention to the lower part of our body, we activate a larger part of this system, creating a stronger sense of mindfulness. This, in particular, effectively calms wandering thoughts. The Buddha's teaching of 'sense the whole body breathing in, sense the whole body breathing out' is a unique method that leverages this physiological mechanism.Individuals with deep-rooted spiritual potentials may find that simply being aware of their entire body is enough to sustain mindfulness and enter a meditative state. However, for those with weaker foundations, while being aware of the chest and abdomen can increase mindfulness, it may not be sufficient to completely eliminate wandering thoughts. Occasional distractions may still occur.#Buddha, #Buddhism, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightenment, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #Blessing, #Goodblessing, #Janna, #JannaMonastery, #JannaOrderMonastery, #LawOfKarma, #CauseAndEffect, #UniversalTruth, #KarmicRetribution, #AxiomaticTruth, #PhilosophyOfMind,