The Third Foundation of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Mind

The podcast episode explores the practice of mindfulness of mind, which is the third foundation. The instructions for this practice are straightforward: when the mind is in a certain state (such as lustful, angry, or deluded), we should be aware of it; when the mind is free of those states, we should also be aware. By being mindful of the mind's different weather patterns without greed, hatred, or delusion, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our mental states. This practice reminds us that our task is simply to be mindful and aware, observing the mind without becoming identified with its states.