Mindfulness

is developed through consistent training and repetition. We will work through exercises to strengthen five factors that give rise to happy, clear, concentrated, peaceful and stable states traditionally called “dhyana” or “jhana.” The 5 dhyana factors feature prominently in traditional Buddhist mindfulness meditation instruction and course teachings will draw from traditional texts (suttas). The five factors are:

1. Directing the mind to an object of attention
2. Staying connected with that object over time
3. Enjoyment
4. Contentment
5. One-pointedness / equanimity