In this episode Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman discuss the role of mindfulness as taught in the Buddhist tradition and how to develop awareness in everyday life through sitting and sleep meditations. This episode includes an introduction to sitting meditation and a guided "Menla Sleep Yoga" for those of all backgrounds, experience and traditions.

This episode is an excerpt from "Mindfulness & the Mahayana: An In-Depth Exploration of the Mahasatipatthana Sutta", an evergreen study at your own pace online retreat with Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman, available via www.thusmenla.org.

To learn more about the work of Sharon & Bob and their upcoming online offerings, please visit their websites: www.sharonsalzberg.com & www.bobthurman.com