Diggin' the Dharma
It's All Practice-- or it can be!
Aug 27, 2023
Explore the connection between exercise and meditation practice. Reflect on accepting changes in the aging body. Emphasize the importance of being present during physical activities. Discuss the gradual development of ingrained instructions in Buddhist practice. Discover the practice of coming back and finding presence in making and drinking coffee.
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- Exercise can be a form of meditation practice, where the physical movement is done with mindfulness and awareness.
- Flow can be experienced during exercise or other activities, characterized by intense focus and being fully present in the moment.
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Exercise as a Meditation Practice
Exercise can be a form of meditation practice, where the physical movement is done with mindfulness and awareness. The speaker shares an example from their past where they had a class that combined seated meditation with jogging, treating the jogging as a form of walking meditation. They believe that exercise can be associated with the same kind of practices as in Buddhism, such as chopping wood and carrying water. The physical movement of exercise, when done with full presence, can enhance the effectiveness of meditation and help cultivate mindfulness.
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