What 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 moreFreedom from fear comes from lovingkindness and compassion Compassion is the foundation of all goodness. It’s beyond culture, beyond language,...
read moreWhat can meditation teach me about the power of patience? Modern society doesn’t know quite what to make of patience....
read moreMeditation on the Power of Gratitude
We all know that it’s important to appreciate the good things in our lives and to be thankful for the...
read moreForgiveness Meditation Practice
Healing relationships is key to addiction recovery Without relationship, there is no practice, there is no recovery. Finding a way...
read moreMindfulness Meditation Improves Love & Relationships
Expectations and Relationships If we really think about it, most of our concerns and daily conflicts happen within the context...
read moreMeditation changes our relationship to pain What is lovingkindness meditation? While there are many different types of meditation, there are...
read moreGetting Started with Metta Meditation
Instruction on Loving Kindness Meditation Oh good, a new word! “Metta” comes to us from an ancient Indian language called...
read moreHow to Meditate: Tibetan Buddhism
As Buddhist meditation and philosophy spread throughout the East many hundreds of years ago, they acquired the flavors of the...
read moreWhat is compassion meditation?
All forms of meditation center on presence and focusing. When we practice compassion meditation, our focus is well-being: the well-being...
read moreWe all aspire to leading happy, healthy lives. To fulfill this yearning for well-being, we generally find ourselves actively trying...
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