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The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation

2025/4/2
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@播客主持人 :冥想是一种古老的练习,其核心是训练大脑集中注意力并转移思想。它通常涉及专门的时间、特定的姿势和既定的技巧,例如专注于呼吸、重复咒语、想象图像或系统地放松身体。冥想的目的在不同的传统中差异很大,从精神上的开悟到世俗的减压和提高专注力。它关注的是过程本身,而不是外部的结果。 正念既可以理解为一种具体的练习,也可以理解为一种我们可以培养的意识品质。其本质是专注于当下,以一种特别的方式,有目的地,在当下,并且不加评判地关注。正念的根源在于佛教传统,特别是“sati”的概念,意为正念、记忆和心智的存在。正念已被从其宗教背景中提取出来,并被应用于世俗的科学环境中,用于治疗方法和各种环境。 冥想和正念虽然相关,但在实践中却存在一些重要的差异。最根本的区别在于它们的范围。冥想通常指一种正式的练习,你需要留出专门的时间来进行特定的精神练习。正念则可以是正式的冥想技巧,也可以是你全天带入任何时刻的东西。冥想通常涉及某种程度的集中或专注,而正念的特点是开放的意识和对体验中任何事物出现的接纳。 正念可以是一种冥想,但并非所有冥想都是正念。正念冥想是更广泛的冥想练习类别中的一种特定方法。正念的灵活性使其在忙碌的现代生活中特别容易获得。许多冥想传统都有特定的精神目标:开悟、解脱或与神灵沟通。而正念在其佛教语境中也具有精神层面,但其世俗化的应用通常侧重于更直接的心理益处,例如减压、情绪调节和增强幸福感。 正念练习分为正式练习和非正式练习两种。正式练习是指专门留出时间进行正念冥想。非正式练习则发生在日常生活中,你只是将正念的意识带入你正在做的活动中。正式练习和非正式练习之间是协同作用的关系。正式练习帮助建立注意力的“肌肉”,让你熟悉你的思维方式。这使得更容易将正念带入日常生活中。同时,非正式练习将正念的好处扩展到冥想坐垫之外,融入你的生活中。 除了正念,还有许多其他的冥想练习,例如慈悲冥想、超越冥想、专注冥想、可视化冥想和动态冥想,以及身体扫描冥想,每种都有其独特的益处和目的。科学研究表明,正念和冥想都有益于注意力、情绪调节、减压和身心健康,但不同的冥想方式对大脑结构和功能的影响略有不同。 关于正念和冥想存在一些常见的误解,例如认为冥想目标是清空大脑、冥想必须产生改变意识状态的体验、冥想需要长时间盘腿打坐、正念和冥想仅仅是放松技巧、正念和冥想与宗教信仰冲突以及效果应该快速显现等。选择适合自己的练习方式至关重要,需要考虑个人需求、目标、性格和生活方式。建议从小处着手,循序渐进,并寻求专业指导。

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Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing? It’s a common question... even among seasoned practitioners. While the two are deeply connected, understanding their unique qualities and purposes can transform how you approach your personal practice or how you guide others.

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the key distinctions between mindfulness and meditation, drawing from their ancient roots, scientific research, and modern applications. You’ll gain clarity on how each practice works, when and how to use them, and which approaches may best support your mental well-being, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth.

Whether you're a mindfulness teacher, therapist, coach, or curious practitioner, this episode will deepen your understanding and support more intentional choices in your practice.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

✔ The historical and cultural roots of both mindfulness and meditation

✔ How mindfulness differs from meditation in structure, intention, and setting

✔ The role of formal and informal practice in mindfulness

✔ A breakdown of various meditation styles—including loving-kindness, TM, visualization, and body scan

✔ What the science says: unique benefits of different meditation practices

✔ Common myths and misconceptions that hold people back

✔ How to choose the right practice for your goals, lifestyle, and personality

Mindfulness and meditation are not one-size-fits-all. When we understand their differences, we can choose the tools that best support us—and those we serve—with greater clarity, intention, and depth.

🌿 Tune in to gain clarity, deepen your practice, and better guide others in mindfulness and meditation.

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