Category: Meditation practices
Zazen: Just Sitting, Going Nowhere
The Zen practice of just sitting, says Lewis Richmond, doesn’t help us to reach our destination. It allows us to stop having one. But how do you “go” nowhere?
Am I trying too hard in meditation?
Tenku Ruff examines finding the balance between trying too hard and too little in meditation practice.
Green Tara: Feel Her Wisdom and Love
A fully enlightened female buddha, Tara is the actuality of compassion and wisdom. Meditating on her, says Lama Palden Drolma, can awaken our own buddhanature.
How to Practice Zazen Meditation
Jules Shuzen Harris teaches Zazen, the meditation practice at the heart of Zen Buddhism.
Your Partner Disapproves?
A new meditator’s spouse disapproves of their newfound practice. Susan Piver, founder of The Open Heart Project, answers.
The Buddha’s Breath Practice
The Buddha taught mindfulness of breathing as a complete approach to awakening. Buddhist teacher Shaila Catherine outlines his 16-step breath practice that guides us to liberation.
How to Do Gatha Practice
By reciting the short verses known as gathas, says Zachiah Murray, we transform any activity into an opportunity to awaken to our true nature.
Two-Minute Meditations for Anytime, Anywhere
Life is busy. Here's a selection of quick meditations to work with emotional distress and foster mindfulness when time is scarce.
How to Practice Contemplative Photography
Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.
How to Practice Dedicating Merit
When we dedicate our meditation to others, says Lama Palden Drolma, we make our practice more open and beneficial.
How to Drop Into Your Body & Feelings
A short drop-in practice from Tsokyni Rinpoche, who will be teaching at our Waking Up In Every Moment community retreat.
You Can Start Meditating Today
Craig and Devon Hase teach a simple five-minute mindfulness practice you can do right now.
How to Practice Bowing
When we bow to another person, says Brother Phap Hai, we honor both their goodness and our own.
How I Discovered My Breath (and So Much More)
Counting breaths—the simplest of mindfulness practices—took Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller on a profound spiritual journey. It’s one we can take too.
How to Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
Contemplative psychologist Karen Kissel Wegela teaches a practice to help us see difficult people — and ourselves — more clearly.
Other Ways to Practice?
Vipassana teacher Konda Mason answers the question: “Is it OK if I find other ways to be meditative besides sitting on a cushion following my breath?”
Not Enlightened Yet?
Author and musician Miguel Chen comforts a practitioner who doesn’t seem to be getting any closer to enlightenment.
Buddhist Traditions: Which Way to Go?
Rev. angel Kyodo williams, founder of the Center for Transformative Change, advises on what to do when confronted with too many choices.
5 Meditations You Can Do Right Now
You have everything you need to start a meditation practice: a mind, a body, and curiosity. Begin today with this collection of starter meditations.