Category: How to Meditate

What Should I Do After I Meditate?

By Sara-Mai Conway

How You Might Feel After Meditating (Natural Signs of Deep Meditation) Soon after meditation, we may feel calmer, clearer, and...

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The Relationship Between Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation

By Bart Mendel

Two Types of Buddhist Meditation Practice Buddhist meditation is made up of two main types called shamatha and vipashyana. We...

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The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness of Speech

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Benefits of Mindful Speech (The Power of Words in Communication) Buddhist teachings, including the foundational teaching of the Four...

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Self-Compassion and How to Practice It

By Sara-Mai Conway

What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is an open-hearted response to suffering. It is the instinctual desire to want to end the...

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How to Protect Your Peace of Mind

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Meaning Of Protecting The Mind (6 Encouraging Ways) We all know that junk food isn’t good for our bodies,...

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How to Find a Meditation Teacher

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Role of the Meditation Teacher (And the Impact on Our Practice) When we’re brand new to meditation, it helps...

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How to Get Better at Meditation

By Sara-Mai Conway

How to Meditate for the Benefits (Having Healthier and Happier Lives) When we first begin a meditation practice, it’s common...

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Remedies to Agitation and Dullness

By Tilmann Lhundrup

Two classic obstacles to meditation, explained When you’ve decided to meditate and work on training your mind, don’t assume that...

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How We Benefit from Mindfulness of Feeling Tones

By Sara-Mai Conway

Mindfulness of Vedanā (Pleasant, Unpleasant, or Neutral Feelings) The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, from the Satipatthana Sutra, offer us instructions...

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Overcoming Obstacles in Meditation Practice

By Sara-Mai Conway

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

By Sara-Mai Conway

Mindful Walking Meditation Guide (How to Meditate While Walking) When we think of meditation, we typically picture someone sitting upright...

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Does Faith Play a Role in Meditation?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Meditation Strengthens Faith When we have faith in something, we trust it completely. For many people, faith is reserved for...

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Meditation for Releasing Negative Emotions

By Sara-Mai Conway

Why Emotions Sometimes Hurt (How Emotional Pain Affects Your Mind) Meditation is a powerful tool for helping us work with...

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The Best Guided Meditations For Beginners

By Sara-Mai Conway

Guided Meditation for Beginners: How to Meditate? (And Keep it Simple) Guided meditation can be a good way to start...

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How Long Should Beginners Meditate For?

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Best Meditation Length for Beginners (The Ideal Amount of Time) New to meditation? You might be wondering how long...

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