Mindfulness is the practice. Awareness is what it feels like — quiet, open, already here.
A gentle way to practise
Most of us think meditation means concentrating hard, emptying the mind, or sitting perfectly still. The Burmese teacher Ashin Tejaniya offers something lighter, and possible all day long.
Meditating is simply acknowledging and observing whatever happens — pleasant or unpleasant — in a relaxed way. Don't focus too hard. Don't try to create anything, and don't reject what is happening. Just be aware.
The practice isn't about forcing attention onto an object. It's about noticing the knowing mind in the background — the simple awareness that is already there. When that awareness is relaxed and continuous, calm and understanding grow on their own.
This is awareness you can carry into ordinary life: walking, working, talking, waiting. Nothing special to achieve — only a quiet checking, again and again: is awareness here right now?
To go deeper, explore his talks, books, and free resources at ashintejaniya.org.
Awareness is easy to forget. Hours pass on autopilot. Aware is a simple, free tool that gently nudges you through the day — a quiet prompt asking: are you here? what is the mind doing? how does the body feel?
One tap to answer, and carry on. No account, no noise, nothing stored anywhere but your own phone. It's built in the same spirit as Tejaniya's practice — light, relaxed, repeatable.
Tip: open this page on your phone, then follow the steps above.