This talk describes Mindfulness as the balancing factor that restores the upset or confused mind to a state of expansive and benevelent peace. It is a awakening of the point of practice.
Embodying the mind - mindfulness of body - counteracts the effects of "loss" (ignorance). Loss is loss of presence - accompanied by either tightening or collapsing.
This talk highlights the way in which Mindfulness leads to direct seeing of the Four Noble Truths and the Three Characteristics. It particularly includes Nyavaponeba Their's description of the functions of Mindfulness as outlined in "The Vision of Dhamma".
It's very helpful to reflect on the way we experience change in the course of our human life, including our own aging and death. But even more freeing is discovering the direct insight into the momentary arising and passing of all phenomena through our practice of mindful observation.
"Ehi Passika-come and see" investigation is the active aspect of mindfulness. It brings a clear discernment of our body-mind experience. Investigation is what lights up the truth for us.
How the Five Faculties of conviction, right effort, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom, when developed and nourished, can lead to awakening. An invitation to directly experience each faculty and bring them into balance in our lives.
