The Buddha explains the benefits of walking meditation.

AN 5.29  Caṅkama sutta - Walking Meditation

“Pañcime, bhikkhave, caṅkame ānisaṁsā. Katame pañca? Addhānakkhamo hoti, padhānakkhamo hoti, appābādho hoti, asitaṁ pītaṁ khāyitaṁ sāyitaṁ sammā pariṇāmaṁ gacchati, caṅkamādhigato samādhi ciraṭṭhitiko hoti. Ime kho, bhikkhave, pañca caṅkame ānisaṁsā”ti.

“Bhikkhus, there are these five benefits of walking meditation. What are the five? One is able to endure long journeys, one is able to endure striving, one is seldom sick, what has been eaten, drunk, chewed, and tasted is properly digested, and the collectedness attained by walking meditation is long-lasting. These, bhikkhus, are the five benefits of walking meditation.”

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Jhana

Jhana

A mental quality of composure where awareness is gathered, steady, rather than scattered or tense. In such collectedness, supported by mindfulness and right view, experience is clearly known and can be wisely contemplated.

Also known as: absorption, concentration, collectedness, mental composure, stability of mind, undistracted awareness
Pāli: jhāna, samādhi, samāhita, susamāhita, sammāsamādhi
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Walking Meditation

Walking Meditation

A form of meditation practiced while walking back and forth along a path. It is praised for its benefits in digestion, endurance, and developing long-lasting collectedness.

Also known as: walking back and forth, mindful walking
Pāli: caṅkama
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Last updated on January 12, 2026