正念

Originally a Buddhist concept (Sanskrit samyak-smṛti, the 7th step of the Eightfold Path), 正念 was adopted in modern wellness usage to translate English 'mindfulness'. The Western mindfulness movement (Jon Kabat-Zinn) re-imported the term, so today's usage in apps like 潮汐 or Headspace blends both senses.

usage

Frequently appears as 正念冥想 (mindfulness meditation) and 正念呼吸 (mindful breathing). In Buddhist contexts, the original meaning is broader.