Mindfulness Q&A
What's the definition of mindfulness?
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What mindfulness is not
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What's the difference between focusing on a single object in meditation and practicing open or choiceless awareness?
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What's the difference between formal and informal mindfulness practice?
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How does mindfulness practice differ from mind wandering?
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What's the difference between meditation and mindfulness practice?
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What's the relationship between prayer and mindfulness practice?
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What to do about body tension during meditation?
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"I just don't get this mindfulness of breathing practice."
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"Sometimes I get such strong thoughts on my mind, that I have to deal with them first, before starting to meditate."
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Is it okay to rely on pleasant external conditions - like a calm environment, a nice cushion or incense - to support mindfulness practice, especially as a beginner? Or am I missing something by doing that?
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