West London Buddhist Centre Blog
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Everyday Mindfulness
Having a clear area of engagement Having a clear area of engagement is part of the primary structure and principle of mindfulness meditation. In the meditation on the body and…
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Reflection on Well-being
Find a quiet time and place to reflect: 1. First anchor attention onto the body and breath and clear random thoughts with the directives ‘not now’ and then ‘settle on…
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Your Quantum of Kindness
Activating your quantum of kindness and care There is a slightly different way to evoke the positive quality of kindness which can refresh traditional Metta meditation without replacing it in…
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How do you make an effort to pay attention?
The lens analogy Awareness can be a range between wide angle and zoom focus. When you are exploring the lens analogy you can also add the theme of how you…
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Bodhilila’s Notes – April 2021
With Spring at last comes Purple sprouting broccoli – It’s so delicious! Bodhilila So now it’s spring – a time of new beginnings, new life in the natural world. I…
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Adjusting Effort, Positive Qualities and Confidence
Adjusting effort, positive qualities and confidence The meditations on the body and the breath are a perfect opportunity for you to be aware of your tendencies to push too hard…
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The Skill-sets of Mindfulness
Being in a sense of process and progress The practice and experience of mindfulness is based on the principle that you are aiming to be completely involved in a particular…
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Stillness and Dynamism
Stillness and Dynamism In meditation you are aiming to be settled, calm, have depth and be relaxed while being actively involved with something. Mostly that is attending to the body…
