Embedded in the desire for longevity is the yearning to not part with the people in our lives. As the old Korean proverb says: “A life in a heap of dung is still better than no life at all.”

The Five Mindfulness Trainings have their root in the Five Precepts offered by the Buddha. They have been expanded and updated so that they represent a way to bring mindfulness into every area of life.

Mindfulness is a practice of being aware and present in the moment. It is a way to become more conscious of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, allowing us to respond rather than react to life’s events.