Is walking meditation helpful in daily life?
Yes. A short period — say ten minutes of formal walking meditation before sitting — serves to focus the mind. Beyond this advantage, the awareness developed in walking meditation is useful to all of us as we move our bodies from place to place in the course of a normal day. 29. What mental qualities are developed by walking meditation? Walking meditation develops balance and accuracy of awareness as well as durability of concentration. 30. Can one observe profound aspects of the Dhamma while walking? One can observe very profound aspects of the Dhamma while walking, and even get enlightened! 31. If a yogi does not do walking meditation before sitting, is there any disadvantage? A yogi who does not do walking meditation before sitting is like a car with a rundown battery. He or she will have a difficult time starting the engine of mindfulness when sitting. 32. During walking meditation, to what process do we give our attention? Walking meditation consists of paying attention to the wa
