What Is Walking Meditation?

The late Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who introduced concepts like "interbeing" and popularized mindfulness in the West, taught that walking could be a profound contemplative practice, not just a way to travel. His method of walking meditation involves slow, deliberate steps coordinated with the breath to connect the mind, body, and the sacred Earth. This practice shifts the focus from sitting to incorporating mindfulness into daily life, bringing practitioners back to the present moment.

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This article was published in Religion Unplugged on February 21, 2022, and was written by Brooke Schedneck.