Notes of Practice

"When you are practicing meditation, it's important not to get involved in mental commentary, analysis, or internal gossip. Do not mistake the running commentary in your mind ("Now I'm breating in, now I'm breathing out") for mindfulness; what is important is pure presence.

Don't concentrate too much on the breath; give it 25 percent of your attention, with the other 75 percent quietly and spaciously relaxed. As you become more mindful of your breathing, you will find that you become more and more present, gather all your scattered aspects back into yourself and become whole."

Sogyal Rinpoche
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