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Proven Solutions for Chronic Pain

By Dr. David Schechter

Harnessing the power of the mindbody approach Understanding acute and chronic pain Acute, subacute, and chronic pain are different. With...

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Best Meditation Techniques for Beginners

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Meditation is a transformational method that not only helps us relax but also improves our general well-being. If you’re just...

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How to Start Meditating: Five Meditation Techniques for Beginners

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Mindworks 101: Learn How to Start Meditating Keep it Simple When the time comes to start meditating, it may all...

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Contemplating Lovingkindness

By Lama Jampa Thaye

The causes of happiness and the role of love in developing connections One of the main causes of happiness is...

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Physical Pain, Emotions, and the Brain

By Dr. David Schechter

The mind-body connection is a two-way street The concept of the psychosomatic, psychophysiologic, or mindbody process is often misunderstood. This...

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The Mindful Entrepreneur | Meditation, Ethics and Leadership

By Bart Mendel

Meditation enhances ethics and leadership qualities This article is a continuation of our Mindful Entrepreneur series. We continue our interview...

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How to Live in the Present & Overcome Fear

By Tokpa Korlo

Overcoming the Fear of Now: A Journey from Addiction to Meditation Regardless of where we come from or who we...

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The Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 2

By Lama Jampa Thaye

The Final Two Aggregates: Formation & Consciousness This article is a continuation of this article on the first three aggregates...

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Learn by Doing Nothing: Emotions and Thoughts in Meditation

By Tsony Devroux

How do you practice being present in every moment of your life? Through meditation we learn that we can relate...

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Tonglen Meditation – How to Practice

By Pamela Gayle White

Laying a foundation for active compassion in your meditation practice Post Summary: Tonglen is an ancient Buddhist meditation practice that...

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Lovingkindness and Compassion Meditation

By Bart Mendel

How is lovingkindness different from love in meditation practice? In our culture, “love” is a loaded word. We usually think...

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Meditation on the Job | Practicing Mindfulness at Work

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Five ways to bring more meditation into your work life Meditation is an oasis of calm in our busy lives,...

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Buddhist Meditation Techniques & Practices

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Summary: Buddhist meditation practices stem from the Buddha's insights about existence: Shamatha (mindfulness) focuses on cultivating calmness, clarity, and equanimity, leading...

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Mindful Listening

By Mindworks Team

Is there a relationship between effective listening and mindfulness? What is mindful listening? Mindfulness, in all its many forms, boils...

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The Four Qualities of a Wise and Open Heart

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

What are the Four Immeasurables in Buddhism? — An Introduction As meditators, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of...

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