Inviting Positive “Seeds” into your life We each have many kinds of “seeds” lying deep in our consciousness. Those we water are the ones that sprout, come up into our
There are two forms of meditation in The Theravada tradition: Samatha: Calming meditation; and Vipassana: Insight meditation. Vipassana can be translated as “Insight,” a clear awareness of exactly what is
The state in between Death and Life The bardo—or the “in-between”—has come to describe the transitional state between death and rebirth, but its qualities also characterize the gap arising between
Samatha, often referred to as “peaceful abiding” or “tranquility,” serves as an introduction to Vipassana, focusing on stabilizing the mind through steady awareness. The choice between them depends on individual goals—calmness for Samatha and clear perception for Vipassana. By engaging in these practices, practitioners gain equanimity, acceptance, and a transformative understanding of reality.
The practice of calm abiding meditation serves as the cornerstone of Buddhist meditation techniques. Establishing a firm grounding in this fundamental practice is essential for achieving mental tranquility and clarity.
Mahamudra is one of the most advanced teachings of the Buddha. Mahamudra is composed of two Sanskrit words, maha, and mudra. Maha is easy to translate: it means “great” or
Anger is a powerful emotion that affects individuals in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional interactions. In Buddhism, anger is considered one of the “three poisons” alongside
We all think that fear is awful and painful, yet the Buddhists—the master psychologists for thousands of years—don’t include fear in the long list of mental afflictions contained in the
A walking meditation is designed to bring body and mind in sync while we’re out and about. And if you don’t like to sit and close the eyes to meditate, this is a great alternative that still trains the mind in awareness.
Sound Healing is a technique in which musical frequencies and tones are used in physical, mental and spiritual healing. This music takes you on a journey of sound healing, and relaxes your mind and body.
What does Zen mean?
How can you create your own Zen meditation garden and embark on a daily Zen meditation practice?
The Seven-point Posture of Vairochana, used by experienced meditators for centuries, is recommended as the best way to attain a calm, clear state of mind. Recognized as the optimal and
