What Are the Four Foundations of Mindfulness?
Shifting our full attention to the mind itself with direct experience Mindfulness meditation teaches us to be present with whatever...
read moreHow Meditation and Morality are Connected
In Buddhism and other ancient traditions, including yoga, training in morality is considered a precursor to meditation practice. At the...
read moreWhat is the Meaning of Bodhisattva? Definition, Origins & Practices The bodhisattva seated in meditation is among the most iconic...
read moreA mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is repeated during meditation. Mantras can be spoken, chanted, whispered, or...
read moreMeditation and letting go: the antidotes to suffering Is it possible that many of the difficulties in our lives come...
read moreThere are many forms of meditation and many ideas about what meditation is. While different spiritual paths may associate meditation...
read moreUnderstanding Empathy and Compassion
Compassion is a multidimensional process with four key components Compassion is the heartfelt wish to help others become free of...
read moreThe Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 2
The Final Two Aggregates: Formation & Consciousness This article is a continuation of this article on the first three aggregates...
read moreBuddhist Meditation Techniques & Practices
Summary: Buddhist meditation practices stem from the Buddha's insights about existence: Shamatha (mindfulness) focuses on cultivating calmness, clarity, and equanimity, leading...
read moreThe Four Qualities of a Wise and Open Heart
What are the Four Immeasurables in Buddhism? — An Introduction As meditators, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of...
read moreThe Great Message of Impermanence
Change and the law of impermanence — Life's great wake-up call One of the most powerful things about being alive...
read moreWhat is merit . . . . . and how can I get some?
The wisdom of generosity Merit, as defined across cultures, is the result of good actions or deeds. If you’re familiar...
read moreWhat can meditation teach me about the power of patience? Modern society doesn’t know quite what to make of patience....
read moreRecognizing the law of impermanence: Come back to this present moment What meditation does, to put it very dramatically but,...
read moreWe’re human—how fortunate and precious! Now what? Reflecting on the preciousness of being born human is an exercise in gratitude...
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