Ghatika Monthly Session 8: Taking the Mind as the Path

In this meditation session, author and meditation teacher Doug Veenhof introduces the practice of “taking the mind as the path.” In this approach to mindfulness, thoughts are no longer seen as distractions to focused attention. Instead, witnessing the endless and fascinating variety of mental appearances while maintaining the stillness of awareness is the practice. This skill of observing thoughts without becoming fused with them is fundamental to cultivating emotional balance and cutting through delusion to knowing the nature of the mind.

What is Ghatika Monthly?

Ghatika Monthly is an in-person and virtual gathering held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, in which CCR expert teachers offer accessible guidance in foundational yet transformative contemplative practices. Ghatika is the Sanskrit term for one 24-minute meditation session, which is the recommended length for beginning meditators.

Additional Links

• Meditation Audio: Taking the Mind as the Path
• Ghatika Monthly YouTube Playlist – All Sessions