Vegan Ohitashi (Japanese Boiled Greens)

Plum Village Meditation

Mindfulness is a mental state and practice that involves bringing one's attention and awareness to the present moment, without judgment or attachment. It is often described as paying deliberate attention to one's thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. The practice originated in Buddhist traditions but has been adapted into many secular forms, gaining popularity for its benefits to mental well-being and overall quality of life. Through meditation, we focus attention on a single object — the breath, a bodily sensation, a sound — gently acknowledging and releasing whatever thoughts arise. With practice, that non-judgmental awareness grows into a greater capacity to be present and to meet each moment with clarity and calm.