Quote Archives: Ajahn Brahm

Mindfulness of the body ~ Ajahn Brahm

One of the meditation techniques that is good to use — especially if you are busy — is mindfulness of the body. When you get disturbed it’s often hard to settle down again. Instead of going straight to present-moment awareness, silence, the breath, mettā, or whatever other type of meditation you use, sit down and […]

Welcome each breath with kindness ~ Ajahn Brahm

As you begin your practice, think something like “breath, the door of my heart is open to you no matter how you feel, no matter what you do.” You will soon be looking at your breathing with compassion, embracing it as it is instead of finding fault. Ajahn Brahm