Vipassana Meditation; Buddhism

[Jitendra Hy-do-u-no-us?]

To focus impartial attention on the present moment is the hallmark of vipassana. There is awareness and acceptance of whatever is occurring in the immediate now, without judging or adding to it. We see things as they actually are, free of subjective associations. Systematic vipassana practice eventually eliminates the cause of mental and physical pain, purifies the mind, and results in a stable happiness that isn't affected by moods or outward circumstances.

http://www.vipassanadhura.com/

[ding dong]

I think studies have shown it to be effective for pain management.

[ding dong]

"The idea was to actually... train these medical patients in Buddhist meditative practices, but without the Buddhism," says Kabat-Zinn

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7654964