Mindfulness · definition
A term commonly associated with Zen practice that refers to approaching experience with openness rather than assuming you already know exactly what it is.
How the term is used
In modern mindfulness teaching, it is often used to encourage curiosity and reduce automatic assumptions.
Why it matters
It supports a curious, less rigid way of paying attention.
Read the guide What Is Mindfulness? A Practical Guide to Being More Present in Everyday Life
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.