Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation in     Chungjeon : Principle Book of Won Buddhism Ven. Chwasan Head Dharma Master Won Buddhism       1. Preface 2. Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation The method of sitting meditation is extremely simple 1) After spreading out the sitting mat. 2) Casually bring all the body's strength down 3) Keep your breathing smooth 4) You should keep the eyes open 5) Always keep the mouth closed 6) The spirit should be ever alert 7) Novices at sitting meditation may suffer. 8) When first beginning sitting meditation 9) During sitting meditation, you absolutely must not seek bizarr If you continue practicing in the above manner… 3. Preparation For Sitting Meditation 4. Stages of Sitting Meditation 5. Reciting the Buddha’s Name and Sitting Meditation 6. Sitting Meditation, Mindfulness and One Mind 7. Types of Mindfulness 8. Stages of dedication to the practice of Sitting Meditatoin 9. Concluding words

HOME > Meditation >> Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation >> Types of Mindfulness Types of Mindfulness 1. Undisciplined mindfulness and necessary mindfulness Undisciplined mindfulness is to act with awareness when doing something unrighteous. Correct mindfulness is to pay attention to righteous things. 2. Inattentive mindfulness and attentive mindfulness Inattentive mindfulness is carrying out the practice of mindfulness inconsistently, without any standard, sometimes acting with awareness and at other times acting without awareness, depending on one’s mood and situation. Attentive mindfulness is doing the practice of mindfulness with consideration and discipline. 3. Everyday mindfulness and systematic mindfulness Everyday mindfulness is paying attention to everyday necessities. Systematic mindfulness is acting with awareness with a long-term aspiration. 4. Temporary mindfulness and long-term mindfulness Temporary mindfulness is acting with awareness temporarily and only in certain situations. Long-term mindfulness is acting with awareness consistently with a long-term vision. 5. Singular mindfulness and complex mindfulness Singular mindfulness is paying attention to one thing that the practitioner is interested in. Complex mindfulness is paying attention to various things simultaneously. 6. Individual mindfulness and group mindfulness Individual mindfulness is an individual paying attention to his or her own matters. Group mindfulness is all members of a group paying attention. 7. Superficial mindfulness and profound mindfulness Superficial mindfulness is paying attention to ordinary things. Profound mindfulness is acting with awareness to all things in order to realize the profound truth.