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Winston-Salem Dharma Community

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Sampajanna (clear comprehension)–Sati’s (sometimes) Forgotten Friend
A number of prominent teachers have noted that an important dimension of Buddhist mindfulness practice has often been “forgotten” in the contemporary “Mindfulness Movement” in the West. In the well-known Satipatthana Sutta (Discourse on Mindfulness), the Buddha repeatedly encourages practitioners to contemplate the body, feelings, mind, and dhammas “with diligence, clear comprehension, and mindfulness.” So what is this “clear comprehension” (sampajanna) that is paired with “mindfulness” (sati) repeatedly throughout the Pali canon, but too often forgotten in the transmission of mindfulness practice to the West? Jay Ford will explore this question and its important implications for those seeking a clear understanding of mindfulness practice in its original Buddhist context
Schedule
6:30-6:35: Announcements
6:35-7:05: Sitting Meditation
7:05-8:00: Dharma Talk (Jay Ford)
800-8:45: Third Tuesday Tea Social Gathering–All are welcomed