Open Mindfulness That Anyone Can Practice (feat. Bhante Aggacitta) | Vibe with Venerables Ep 38

by | May 1, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording

Trying to “fix” your mind might be why it won’t settle. So what actually works?

In Episode 38 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Aggacitta introduces Open Mindfulness, a practical approach you can use anytime, anywhere, and even with your eyes open. This simple mindfulness method helps you stop overthinking without forcing focus.

Instead of controlling thoughts, you’ll learn how to:

  • Ground attention in the five senses
  • Break out of rumination and mental loops
  • Understand what actually causes suffering
  • Practice the ADA Anchor method in daily life

This is not a retreat-only practice. You can do it right in the middle of daily life – at work, in conversation, or during stressful moments. Clarity does not come from forcing the mind, but from learning to observe it with patience and understanding.

You can find all of Bhante’s videos on this Youtube playlist.

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Chade-Meng Tan

Meng is an award-winning engineer, international bestselling author, movie producer and philanthropist. His work has been nominated eight times for the Nobel Peace Prize. (Read Meng's story)

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