Wisdom and Modernity: Honouring the Past, Present and Future of Mindfulness. This month saw the publication of the article “Mahamudra and Mindfulness Series, Part 1: Mindfulness” in the Springer Mindfulness Journal by Mindfulness Association tutor and Buddhist monk Choden. This is the first of several articles by Choden that will be published in Mindfulness, an…
Wishing you a happy, mindful and compassionate New Year! DOWNLOAD your free CALENDAR – CLICK HERE> January 2025 Compassion Based Living calendar. This month we have taken quotes from our new book Compassion Based Living, which will be published at the end of the month, with availability to pre-order a copy. We are…
Join us to hear from two recent graduates from the MSc Studies in Mindfuless masters program with the University of Aberdeen who will each present their research in a 15-minute presentation on their thesis and followed by a Q&A . The research forum will be hosted by Dr Jane Kellock, herself a graduate of the…
It’s easy to get swept away in December – whether it’s a hectic swirl of activity and preparations for the holidays, or perhaps the converse is true, with the dark and long nights, we might experience feelings of loneliness, or overwhelm. Mindfulness can help us to stay grounded as our minds and bodies experience the…
As we move towards the darker evenings and longer nights, how are you feeling? How might you care for yourself through changing times? As we take note of all the small changes that happen around us in every moment – how might it be to stay present and mindful, becoming aware of the full range…
The next in the series of research forums hosted by the Mindfulness Association to showcase research from the Masters in Mindfulness Studies programme at the University of Aberdeen is taking place this Thursday 24 October. We hope that you will be interested in attending and invite you to join us on Zoom. Please follow the…
Neurodivergent Mindfulness with the Mindfulness Association The Mindfulness Association is introducing a new online peer-led space for members who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring whether a neurodivergent profile is relevant to them. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that refers to brains that process experiences differently, and covers conditions such as autism and ADHD. As…
MINDFULNESS FOR WELLBEING • FREE OCTOBER CALENDAR Windy and warm October, a time to snuggle up when we’re in and wrap up when we’re out, it’s a good time to bring the focus inward and check in with ourselves: am I looking after myself in this moment, in this day, in this month, in this…
Knowing What is Happening While it is Happening Our definition of Mindfulness from the founder of the Mindfulness Association – Rob Nairn World Mindfulness Day has been celebrated on the 12th September since 2011 as a way of raising awareness of the benefits of mindfulness. People from all backgrounds across the world have come together…