Publisher's Synopsis
Since mindfulness is known to be so physically, mentally, and spiritually beneficial, why not practice it right now? Why not in every moment? Burmese Buddhist master Sayadaw U Tejaniya writes that we can indeed practice in this way, and the key is to avoid exerting too much effort such that we exhaust ourselves and need breaks. Preceded by chapters on basic Buddhist teachings from the Eightfold Path, and followed by a conclusion on "the natural cycle of insight," the bulk of this book consists of 31 short chapters--"A Month of Daily Life Awareness"--showing precisely how to build a practice with greater and greater consistency. With evident compassion and insight, U Tejaniya conveys his distinctive perspective on the desired balance between relaxation and continuous effort. "The right time to meditate is all day long, from the moment we wake up and open our eyes, until the moment we fall asleep at night," he writes. "Meditation shouldn't make the mind or the body tired. If you are practicing correctly with right effort, it will definitely bring peace and joy."
