Enhancing Mindfulness and Clear Comprehension to Alleviate Forgetfulness.

Abstract

In Buddhism. the principles of mindfulness and clear comprehension are regarded as essential doctrines for the cultivation of the mind and wisdom. Mindfulness refers to the constant awareness of the present moment — the ability to remember and not to be forgetful or distracted. Clear comprehension. on the other hand. means being fully aware of one’s actions. understanding what is being done. and recognizing both its purpose and its consequences. The two qualities function together to stabilize the mind. The Buddha stated that “a single moment of consciousness can perceive only one object”. implying that the mind. in each moment. can only be aware of one mental object at a time. Understanding this principle allows practitioners to apply mindfulness to daily life. performing one task at a time with full awareness. Therefore. treating every daily activity—from waking up to going to bed—as an opportunity to cultivate mindfulness can effectively enhance mindfulness and clear comprehension. thereby helping to alleviate problems of forgetfulness and promote mental clarity in everyday living.