six senses

 The term saḷāyatana (Pāli; Skt. ṣaḍāyatana) refers to six cognitive functions: sight, hearing, smelling, tasting, body-cognition, and mind-cognition.




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Episode Number
55
Our bodies sense the world all day long, and yet it can be easy to ignore those signals as we move through daily life. In this meditation, pay attention to our senses, including sounds, smells, and touch and observe the effects. We notice if senses are pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral without trying to change them.

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Episode Number
46
In this meditation we bring attention to the points of contact with the body. We explore sensations, such as the feet touching the floor, hands on the lap, and clothing on the skin. These simple bodily sensations can help us to stay grounded in the present moment.

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