Meditation now occupies an unusual place in modern life. Once treated in much of the West as an exotic or fringe pursuit, it has become …
Enthusiasm is often enough to begin a meditation practice. It is rarely enough to sustain one. At first, novelty does much of the work. We …
We move through life with the ordinary certainty of being someone. We have a body, a name, a history, relationships, beliefs, and plans for what …
Mindfulness is often described as present-moment awareness or a way to relate more calmly to stress. These descriptions capture something useful, but the Buddha placed …
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15 Traditional and Contemporary Meditation Practices — A Comparative Guide to How They Work and What They Cultivate
Meditation is often described as though it were a single activity: sit quietly, focus the mind, and remain present. From the outside, many practices do …
A worry can gather momentum before we realize the mind has been rehearsing it for several minutes. Anger tightens the body and sharpens the voice, …
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Mudita — The Buddhist Practice of Finding Joy in the Happiness of Others
The practice of Mudita, or taking joy in the good fortunes of others, is an important Buddhist practice that enables us to more regularly experience …
A walk sometimes changes the shape of a difficult day. The problem waiting at home remains, but beneath trees or beside moving water, it may …
