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14-September-2008 12:50:18 - Mindfulness Look up Mindfulness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. For other uses, see Mindfulness disambiguation. Part of a series on Buddhism Portal of Buddhism History Timeline - Buddhist councils Major Figures Gautama Buddha Disciples · Later Buddhists Concepts Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path Karma - Nirvana Three marks of existence Skandha · Cosmology Samsara · Rebirth · Dharma Dependent Origination Practices and Attainment Buddhahood · Bodhisattva Four Stages of Enlightenment PÄ?ramitÄ?s · Mation · Laity Precepts · Three Jewels Countries and Regions Bhutan · Cambodia · China India · Indonesia · Japan Korea · Laos · Malaysia Mongolia · Burma · Nepal Russia · Singapore · Sri Lanka Thailand · Tibet · Vietnam Western countries Schools TheravÄ?da · MahÄ?yÄ?na VajrayÄ?na Early and Pre-sectarian Texts Pali Canon · Tibetan Canon Chinese Canon Related topics Comparative Studies Cultural elements This box: view talk Mindfulness is awareness of one's thoughts, actions or motivations. Mindfulness Pali: Sati; Sanskrit: smá¹›ti सà¥?मृति plays a central role in the teaching of the Buddha where it is affirmed that 'correct' or 'right' mindfulness Pali:sammÄ?-sati; Sanskrit samyak-smá¹›ti is an essential factor in the path to enlightenment and liberation. It is the seventh element of the Noble Eightfold Path, the sadhana of which is held in the tradition to engender 'insight' and 'wisdom' Sanskrit: prajñÄ?. Contents 1 Examples from mation contemplative practice and daily life 1.1 Continuous mindfulness practice 2 Mindfulness in the West 2.1 Therapeutic applications of mindfulness 3 Footnotes 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Examples from mation contemplative practice and daily life Buddhists believe that over 2500 years ago, Buddha provided a guide on establishing mindfulness. Right mindfulness often also termed Right mation involves bringing one's awareness back i.e. from the past or the future into the present moment. By residing more frequently in the present moment, practitioners begin to see both inner and outer aspects of reality. Internally, one sees that the mind is continually chattering with commentary or judgment. By noticing that the mind is continually making commentary, one has the ability to carefully observe those thoughts, seeing them for what they are without aversion or judgement. Those practicing mindfulness realize that thoughts are just thoughts. One is free to release a thought let it go when one realizes that the thought may not be concrete reality or absolute truth. Thus, one is free to observe life without getting caught in the commentary. Many voices or messages may speak to one within the vocal discursive mind. It is important to be aware that the messages one hears during thinking may not be accurate or helpful, but rather may be translations of, or departures from truth. As one more closely observes inner reality, one finds that happiness is not exclusively a quality brought about by a change in outer circumstances, but rather by realizing happiness often starts with loosening and releasing attachment to thoughts, predispositions, and scripts; thereby releasing automatic reactions toward pleasant and unpleasant situations or feelings. However, mindfulness does not have to be constrained to a formal mation session. Mindfulness is an activity that can be done at any time; it does not require sitting, or even focusing on the breath, but rather is done by bringing the mind to focus on what is happening in the present moment, while simply noticing the mind's usual commentary. One can be mindful of the sensations in one's feet while walking, of the sound of the wind in the trees, or the feeling of soapy water while doing dishes. One can also be mindful of the mind's commentary: I wish I didn't have to walk any further, I like the sound of the leaves rustling, I wish washing dishes weren't so boring and the soap weren't drying out my skin, etc. Once we have noticed the mind's running commentary, we have the freedom to cease identification with those judgments/perceptions: washing dishes: boring may become The warm water is in unison with the detergent and is currently washing away the plate's grime, the sun is shining through the window and casting an ever greater shadow on the dish's white ceramics.. In this example, one may see that washing does not have to be judged boring; washing dishes is only a process of coordinating dishes with soap and water. Any activity done mindfully is a form of mation, and mindfulness is possible practically all the time. Continuous mindfulness practice In addition to various forms of mation based around specific sessions, there are mindfulness training exercises that develop awareness throughout the day using designated environmental cues. The aim is to make mindfulness essentially continuous. Examples of such cues are the hourly chimes of clocks, red lights at traffic junctions and crossing the threshold of doors. The mindfulness itself can take the form of nothing more than focusing on three successive breaths 1. This approach is particularly helpful when it is difficult to establish a regular mation practice. Mindfulness in the West Although mindfulness has its origins in Buddhism and Yoga, it is also advocated in the West by teachers such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg, who have jointly been attributed with playing a significant role in bringing the practice to a new audience. Mindfulness is also attracting increasing interest among western clinical psychologists and psychiatrists as a non-pharmacological means of dealing with stress, anxiety, and depressive mood states. Therapeutic applications of mindfulness Recent research points to a useful therapeutic role for mindfulness in a number of medical and psychiatric conditions, notably chronic pain and stress . Mindfulness is also useful in the treatment and prevention of depression and substance abuse. 1 Recent research suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can be used to prevent suicidal behavior from recurring in cases of severe mental illness Journ. Clin. Psych. 62/2 2006. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn developed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR program. MBSR is a form of complementary medicine offered in over 200 U.S. hospitals and is currently the focus of a number of research studies funded by The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Kabat-Zinn also wrote a book about mindfulness called Wherever You Go, There You Are. Mindfulness Mation has been clinically shown to be effective for the management of stress, anxiety and panic, chronic pain, depression, obsessive thinking, strong emotional reactivity, and a wide array of medical and mental health related conditions. MARC Center at UCLA 2was created to bring to a mental health research institution the ancient art of mindful awareness. They offer regular classes and seminars as well as conduct research related to Mindfulness and its practical use as a treatment for ADHD and to enhance general well-being. The Insight Center 3 was founded in West Los Angeles, California to provide evidence-based training to the general public, psychotherapists and nurses in basic and advanced practices of mindfulness mation and mindfulness psychotherapy. The Center offers consultations and trainings accred by the American Psychological Association and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Continuing Education Provider. Wikibooks The WikibookDialectical Behavioral Therapy has a page on the topic of Core Mindfulness Skills Mindfulness is a core exercise used in dialectical behavior therapy, a psychosocial treatment Marsha M. Linehan developed for treating people with Borderline personality disorder. Mindfulness is also used in some other newer psychotherapeutic methods, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. Since the beginnings of Gestalt therapy in the early 1940s mindfulness has been an essential part of the theory and practice of Gestalt therapy, although within the frame of Gestalt therapy theory it appears as awareness. Footnotes ^ Steven M. Melemis 2008. Make Room for Happiness: 12 Ways to Improve Your Life By Letting Go of Tension. Better Health, Self-Esteem and Relationships. Chapter 19: Overcome Depression and Addiction. Modern Therapies. ISBN 978-1897572177 September 2007 See also Look up Mindfulness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mation Buddhism Buddhism and psychology Buddhism Buddhist mation Satipatthana, Sampajanna Hakomi John Garrie Roshi Jon Kabat-Zinn Process art Mahasi Sayadaw's Vipassana S.N. Goenka's Vipassana Thich Nhat Hanh Eckhart Tolle Trance Zanshin Henepola Gunaratana Dennis Lewis: Breathing Awareness Mahasati Mation: Moving with Awareness References Kabat-Zinn, J. An out-patient program in Behavioral Medicine for chronic pain patients based on the practice of mindfulness mation: Theoretical considerations and preliminary results. Gen. Hosp. Psychiatry 1982 4:33-47. Kabat-Zinn, J., Lipworth, L. and Burney, R. The clinical use of mindfulness mation for the self-regulation of chronic pain. J. Behav. Med. 1985 8:163-190. Kabat-Zinn, J., Lipworth, L., Burney, R. and Sellers, W. Four year follow-up of a mation-based program for the self-regulation of chronic pain: Treatment outcomes and compliance. Clin. J.Pain 1986 2:159-173. Kabat-Zinn, J. and Chapman-Waldrop, A. Compliance with an outpatient stress reduction program: rates and predictors of completion. J.Behav. Med. 1988 11:333-352. Ockene, J., Sorensen, G., Kabat-Zinn, J., Ockene, I.S., and Donnelly, G. Benefits and costs of lifestyle change to reduce risk of chronic disease. Preventive Medicine, 1988 17:224-234. Bernhard, J., Kristeller, J. and Kabat-Zinn, J. Effectiveness of relaxation and visualization techniques as an adjunct to phototherapy and photochemotherapy of psoriasis. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 1988 19:572-73. Ockene, J.K., Ockene, I.S., Kabat-Zinn, J., Greene, H.L., and Frid, D. Teaching risk-factor counseling skills to medical students, house staff, and fellows. Am. J. Prevent. Med. 1990 6 #2: 35-42. Kabat-Zinn, J., Massion, A.O., Kristeller, J., Peterson, L.G., Fletcher, K., Pbert, L., Linderking, W., Santorelli, S.F. Effectiveness of a mation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Am. J Psychiatry 1992 149:936-943. Miller, J., Fletcher, K. and Kabat-Zinn, J. Three-year follow-up and clinical implications of a mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Gen. Hosp. Psychiatry 1995 17:192-200. Massion, A.O., Teas, J., Hebert, J.R., Wertheimer, M.D., and Kabat-Zinn, J. Mation, melatonin, and breast/prostate cancer: Hypothesis and preliminary data. Medical Hypotheses 1995 44:39-46. Kabat-Zinn, J. Chapman, A, and Salmon, P. The relationship of cognitive and somatic components of anxiety to patient preference for alternative relaxation techniques. Mind/ Body Medicine 1997 2:101-109. Kabat-Zinn, J., Wheeler, E., Light, T., Skillings, A., Scharf, M.S., Cropley, T. G., Hosmer, D., and Bernhard, J. Influence of a mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on rates of skin clearing in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis undergoing phototherapy UVB and photochemotherapy PUVA Psychosomat Med 1998 60: 625-632. Saxe, G., Hebert, J., Carmody, J., Kabat-Zinn, J., Rosenzweig, P., Jarzobski, D., Reed, G., and Blute, R. Can Diet, in conjunction with Stress Reduction, Affect the Rate of Increase in Prostate-specific Antigen After Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer? J. of Urology, In Press, 2001. 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