Sept 16 - Ch 3

Question 1

What ancient contemplative traditions influence mindfulness?

Answer 1

india - hinduism, buddism, janism

china - confuciansm, daosim

middle east - monothesim

greece - philosophical rationalism

Question 2

Which of these has the most influence?

Answer 2

buddhism

Question 3

Describe Buddhism and the Buddha

Answer 3

buddhism - the most understood and pervasive influence on modern day mindfulness

Buddha (siddhartha) - developed a model of mind and train the mind. first scientist of the mind

Question 4

What are some key messages of Buddhism/the Buddha?

Answer 4

our natural view of the world is the root of much suffering

though pain and suffering is created in our minds
- primary pain is inevitable pain that our bodies and minds naturally trigger

Question 5

What do we mean by the first and second arrow?

Answer 5

first arrows are inevitable pains that our minds and bodies naturally trigger

second arrows lead to further suffering that you inflict on yourself

Question 6

Why might our tendency to want things to stay the same lead to suffering?

Answer 6

resisting change can lead to much of our suffering

must be accepting of good and bad events

change is inevitable and nothing is permanent

Question 7

Why might resistance lead to suffering?

Answer 7

resisting change is a second arrow (stories that we tell ourselves)

Question 8

How do we stop launching second arrows?

Answer 8

through attention, awareness, understandings and compassion which can be cultivated through mindfulness

Question 9

Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? Describe both components

Answer 9

religion - rebirth/ supernatural

Philosophy - seeks an understanding of universities and truths of reality. personal practice and insights over religious dictates

buddhism is not just on thing.

Question 10

Describe the role that Buddhism has had on modern mindfulness.

Answer 10

influence on how mindfulness is practices by using its beliefs and practices without needing to ascribe to the religion

Question 11

Describe modern science and its relationship to mindfulness

Answer 11

young field (100 years)

owning pervasive influence of mind-body dualism

Question 11

How is modern mindfulness often presented relative to Buddhism and describe the
ongoing debate.

Answer 11

are we disrespecting its culture and spiritual history? - practice has been stripped of is religious components

moving away from the ethical aspect? - is it rude to practice only parts of the religion

can it help more people with its accessibility? - not including the lengthy traditions to become a respected buddhist