We usually look through our sensations, not at them, as explained in [[Perception]] but vipassana meditation helps us do the latter. To take of our glasses and observe its nature. Once we adjust our glasses to see more clearly, we can test it through [[Contemplation]]. meditation helps us break up the whole into its relative features and find an [[Optimal grip]]. in vipassana meditation, [[Our breath showcases the impermanence of things]] Eventually, there will be another object other than our breathing that acts as an object for meditation. - By keeping the bare minimum amount of attention on it, it will change often - When concentrating on simply the present moment, which is known as momentary concentration - To do this, we must find something to concentrate on in that moment, and concentrate with a pace - Once we obtain this degree of meditation, it can be used to focus on other present experiences - Such momentary concentration is vital for insight meditation - Now are we able to venture off into different thoughts, as our breath acts as a home bas ### Components The key levels of energy provided by [[Vipassana Meditation]] are [[Mindfulness]], [[Focus|concentration]], and [[Insight]] Each level is achieved through more effort and depth put into meditation. ### Steps #### Breath Can have a mantra when inhaling and exhaling: ![[Peace of Mind#^lhl6mo]] #### Body ![[Peace of Mind#^lu0wxf]] ![[Peace of Mind#^8d3dy5]] #### Mind ![[Peace of Mind#^do689d]] ![[Peace of Mind#^ivl4pd]] ### Practices - Put image on leaf, and let it float away from river - As if you are letting it pass on - add an "ing" word to be more aware of how you are feeling ### Vipassana meditation is a preventative cure ![[Peace of Mind#^bo2w3w]] ## Projects [[Vipassana Meditation Retreat]]