An Effective Method of the Contemplation on the Body (Kāyānupassanā) Based on Daily Basis in Contemporary Society

Abstract

The body is the first foundation of mindfulness the Buddha gave in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta. The section on the contemplation of the body discusses the major bodily postures as objects for Vipassanā practice to learn and to see our own body and mind by observing that as they really are. The pattern of meditation retreat found that some paradoxical instructions about what actually act on our daily activities and environment in the resent life. While it may seem a bit counterintuitive, slowly movement is actually a good pattern to start in the initial stage of mindfulness meditation. Slow, step-by-step movements method, which is only a training device; it’s a skillful way of using the technique to strengthen mindfulness. Moreover, the main point is knowing the bodily movement in consciousness, from moment to moment, in the present time, not the mental notation (Rising and Falling Method). Not only the bodily movement to beware, the sense doors should beware when they encounter on the external object as perception as well.The Pre-Training Mental Notation Guidance Manual for daily activities has been designed in order to apply these in-temple teachings or instructions to the real life activities. Although, this table is more suitable for the practitioner who has some knowledge of satipaṭṭhanā vipassanā meditation. It does not mean that the beginner or laity are unable to study.