Feed your mind with articles on all things meditation and Buddhist practice, designed to help you gain deeper knowledge along your path to lasting personal transformation.
Seeking refuge and protection from suffering with the 3 jewels Taking refuge is a fundamental Buddhist practice. It may be...
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The Importance of Wise View in Buddhism
Two types of wise view as the foundation of Buddha's 8-fold path As we enter the path of practice, it’s...
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Overcoming Obstacles in Meditation Practice
The 5 Hindrances (Five Veils) to Meditation Practice Our meditation practice is rife with obstacles, even before we ever get...
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Walking Meditation and How to Do It
Mindful Walking Meditation Guide (How to Meditate While Walking) When we think of meditation, we typically picture someone sitting upright...
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Buddhism’s Three Types of Suffering
Multiple times throughout the course of his life, the Buddha taught the four noble truths. The first of these is...
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Buddhism’s 3 Disciplines of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom
The Three Wisdoms (Three Higher Trainings or Threefold Training) After his awakening under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent nearly...
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The Benefits of Avoiding these 10 Non-Virtuous Actions
Every authentic spiritual tradition offers us some form of guidance for ethical living. The ten non-virtues of Buddhism teach us...
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Does Faith Play a Role in Meditation?
Meditation Strengthens Faith When we have faith in something, we trust it completely. For many people, faith is reserved for...
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Understanding Intelligent vs Blind Faith
Blind Faith is Discouraged (What We Can Learn from The Buddha?) Some people have difficulty with the word faith, and...
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Lifestyle Medicine and a Simple Formula for Wellness
Keys to Establishing a Lifestyle that Meets Your Goals What is lifestyle medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a form of mind-body...
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What Does it Mean to Take Refuge?
Taking Refuge in the 3 Jewels Of Buddhism When we’re suffering, it’s natural to try and seek refuge, or shelter...
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Meditation for Coping with Climate Anxiety
Eco-Anxiety: What it is and How to Manage it with Meditation Our planet is experiencing a rapid increase in temperature...
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Spiritual Materialism and How to Avoid It
What is Spiritual Materialism? (and How To Move Beyond It) Spiritual materialism is a term coined by the Tibetan Buddhist...
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Is There a Role for Meditation in the Fight for Social Justice?
Meditation Can Make You Less Personally Biased Meditation is a deeply personal practice, and yet it has an important role...
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Meditation for Releasing Negative Emotions
Why Emotions Sometimes Hurt (How Emotional Pain Affects Your Mind) Meditation is a powerful tool for helping us work with...
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