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The History of Mindfulness and Meditation in Buddhism
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In the late 19th century in Burma, mindfulness and meditation were introduced to the normal everyday Buddhist population. Monks were now teaching lay Buddhists in monasteries and other Buddhist set up programs, allowing them to practice this once secluded discipline.
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Mindfulness and meditation practices were first introduced to lay Buddhists in the late 19th century in Burma, leading to an outcropping of monks teaching these practices to everyday people.
18:57 - 21:31 (02:34)
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Mindfulness and meditation practices were first introduced to lay Buddhists in the late 19th century in Burma, leading to an outcropping of monks teaching these practices to everyday people. The emergence of mindfulness in Burma was state-sponsored and went through monasteries to teach people about these practices.
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The origins of mindfulness meditation can be traced back to 20th century Japan and a monk from Myanmar who taught it to regular people.
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The origins of mindfulness meditation can be traced back to 20th century Japan and a monk from Myanmar who taught it to regular people. Today, mindfulness and meditation have become integral aspects of Western Buddhism.