Resting in awareness

'The 'how' of Buddhist practice lies in learning to simply rest in a bare awareness of thoughts, feelings and perceptions as they occur. In the Buddhist tradition this gentle awareness is known as mindfulness - simply resting in the mind's natural clarity...

Wherever we are, whatever we do, all we need to do is recognise our thoughts, feelings and perceptions as something natural. Neither accepting or rejecting, we simply acknowledge the experience and let it pass.

If we keep this up, we will eventually find ourselves becoming able to manage situations we once found painful, scary or sad. We will discover sense of confidence that isn't rooted in arrogance or pride. We will realise that we are always sheltered, always safe, and always home.'

The Joy of Living, Youngey Mingyur Rinpoche