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How Does Meditation Affect Our Beliefs? with Dan Zigmond
Learn how meditation enhances our perception, allows us to better understand the suffering of others, and guides us toward a path of compassion and engagement with the world.
Guided Lojong Meditation Practice with Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist practice wherein one contemplates a series of 59 slogans designed to help replace negative mental habits with positive ones.
Jan Willis on Building a Foundation of Ethics
Professor Jan Willis explains the true meaning of ethics, emphasizing its role as the foundation for both spiritual growth and good human conduct.
Jan Willis on How Wisdom Frees Us from Samsara
Professor Jan Willis explains how by exploring the true nature of things, we can find peace in suffering and the cycle of samsara.
Guided Breath Meditation with Dan Zigmond
Zen teacher Dan Zigmond leads us through a guided breath meditation practice to settle fully in the present moment.
Mindful Eating Meditation with Alisa Dennis
Psychologist and mindfulness teacher Alisa Dennis guides us through a mindful eating practice.
Guided Meditation to Calm the Mind with Thupten Jinpa
Join Thupten Jinpa in this guided meditation to settle the mind and body by listening to the deep silence within.
Guided Meditation to Give & Receive Compassion with Chris Germer
Join psychologist Chris Germer for a guided meditation practice to give and receive compassion, similar to tonglen practice.
Mindful Breathing Meditation with Trudy Goodman
Trudy Goodman walks us through a mindful breathing practice to help us relax, tap into our awareness, and experience the moment — just as it is.
Inner Counsel Exercise with Lisa Miller
Dr. Lisa Miller shares a short guided exercise to connect with your inner counsel.
Guided Meditation to Explore Your Senses with Alisa Dennis
In this guided meditation, Alisa Dennis leads a soothing practice to help you explore mindfulness through the “six sense doors” — sound, sight, taste, touch, smell, and the body.
Meditation on the Five Mindfulness Trainings with Brother Phap Luu
Join Brother Phap Luu for this peaceful guided meditation based on the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
Emulating Mentors Meditation with Dr. Joe Loizzo
Join Dr. Joe Loizzo from the Nalanda Institute in this guided meditation designed to help you connect with your more profound potential for clarity, compassion, and altruism.
Mindful Naming Meditation with Jack Kornfield
Join Jack Kornfield in this powerful guided meditation exploring the practice of “naming” or “noting” — a technique rooted in the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw.
Lama Tsultrim Allione on Honoring the Sacredness of Women and Nature
In this powerful teaching, Lama Tsultrim Allione explores the connection between patriarchy, the suppression of women, and the destruction of nature.
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel on Love, Justice, and Collective Liberation
Zenju Earthlyn Manuel explores the connection between mind and justice, urging us to examine who we unconsciously exclude from our visions of love and liberation.
Mindful Yoga for Women at All Stages of Life with Cyndi Lee
In this yoga practice for women with Cyndi Lee, you'll utilize gentle yoga poses to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and promote relaxation.
How to Honor the Dignity of All with Arisika Razak
Arisika Razak reflects on the interconnectedness of all beings and elements, acknowledging the diversity and unity within the circle of life.
Video: Wisdom for a Traumatic Time with Sally Quinn and Robert Waldinger
Many of us are feeling traumatized right now by what’s happening in America and around the world. Zen teacher and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger and renowned journalist Sally Quinn talk with Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about how to make it through.
The Power of Spiritual Friendship with Trudy Goodman
Buddhist teacher Trudy Goodman shares how spiritual friendship sustained her as a single working mother when she ordained as a lay Buddhist.