Dec 21
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How Can Art Enhance The Experience Of Meditation?
Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash
By “Jackie Writing Jackie”
Meditation and mindfulness are vital practices embraced by Buddhists, owing to their ability to keep the mind on the eightfold path, as well as the many benefits they bestow on human mental health. If, in the past, meditation was seen as an ‘alternative therapy’ practiced by Buddhists and members of specific faiths, today, up to 500 million people of all ages, beliefs and backgrounds practice meditation as a way to battle stress, improve their mood and focus, and feel more connected to a force that is larger than themselves. In order to enhance mindfulness during meditation, many tools are used – everything from selecting natural settings to choosing calming aromas. Art, however, can also boost the state of being ‘in the here and now’ and serve as a practical tool during meditation practice.
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Sweet Children Of Tibet – HIGHLIGHT
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Lhadrima: Part Four of a Painter’s Journey – HIGHLIGHT
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Lhadrima: Part Three of a Painter’s Journey – HIGHLIGHT
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Lhadrima: A Painter’s Journey – HIGHLIGHT
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Confessions of a Householder – HIGHLIGHT
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