The practice of Buddhism is full of rules and rituals that can be over-whelming to the average person. Remembering when to bow, how to sit, and where to go to the bath room can be frustrating when all we want to do is ease our mental suffering. Thankfully, there are many dharma practices that translate easily into everyday life, and they don’t require years of practice to learn. Incorporating these gems into your daily routine will make life calmer, simpler, and more fulfilling. Menmitsu This is a Japanese word that is most often translated as mindfulness. However, in the context of Buddhism it would be more accurate to call it loving attention. This practice is demonstrated in the way that Zen practitioners carry themselves during meditation sessions. Everything is done with ceremony. The hands are held just-so when bowing. The incense is placed on the altar in a very specific way, and there is often an elaborate ritual for signaling the beginning and end of p
by Sensei Alex Kakuyo