Special and Perpetual Mindfulness

Tonight marks the end of the 10-days Vipassana Retreat for the year 2010 conducted by Sayadaw U Ukkamhsa at BMBMC.

In this final night, Sayadaw U Ukkamhsa encouraged yogis and members of BMBMC to continue their practice of Vipassana meditation even after the retreat.

There are two types of mindfulness, said Sayadaw, "They are (1) Special Mindfulness, and (2) Perpetual or Continual Mindfulness.

Special Mindfulness is the mindfulness that one cultivates during the retreat on their 4 postures and general daily activities.

Perpetual Mindfulness is mindfulness that one cultivates during their normal daily activities like preparing to cook, or doing the laundry.

One must try to practice the Perpetual Mindfulness so as to enable one to speed up their Vipassana Meditation practice.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!