The “problem of mind” has been central to many of the approaches found in spiritual traditions and practices.
The “problem of mind” simply stated is this:
Thought is recognised as seemingly separating us from a deeper, freer, reality.
“Me-centred” thought is painful.
The thinker is recognised to be only a thought.
Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism and have long recognised this “problem of the mind.”
And so have developed methods and practices to overcome, to even extinguish, the thinking mind and the thinking self.
The Buddhist Path: Mindfulness and Meditation
Buddhism presents a thoughtful and structured pathway designed to quiet the incessant chatter of the restless mind.
Buddhist practices are deeply rooted in a methodical and intentional path toward achieving inner peace and mental clarity.
At the heart of these practices is mindfulness, a disciplined art form that involves being wholly present and actively engaged in the current moment.
This requires a conscious effort to immerse oneself completely in whatever activity is at hand, whether it’s a simple daily task or a complex emotional experience, doing so without succumbing to judgement or allowing distractions to take hold.
Mindfulness in Buddhism is more than just a practice; it is a way of living.
It encourages one to recognise the position of the observer as being always already prior to any perception, feeling, or thought.
I am not what is perceived; I am the observer of perceptions.
I am not the feeler; I am the observer of feelings.
I am not the thinker of thoughts; I am the observer of thought.
Script & VO: Matt Mackane
Music: Epidemic music and Original
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