Write Concentration: Using a Pen and Paper to Meditate
Writing down our thoughts can be a way to practice being present with whatever arises.
Lauren Krauze
Lauren Krauze is a writer and teacher based in San Francisco, California.
On Starting
The hardest part of meditation can be getting on the cushion. But with practice, even starting can become less of a challenge.
The Spiritual Legacy of Mary Oliver
The late poet’s work inspired a deeper understanding of attention, suffering, interconnectedness, and hope.
Not Alone During the Holidays
Buddhist teachings about how we're all connected can be hard to access during an isolating winter season. One writer explains how she rediscovered her holiday cheer.
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Do I Really Need This? A Bluetooth Mala
Leap Beads, a new product from Acer, counts how many mantras you recite so that you don't have to.
How Far Are You Willing to Go to Wake Up?
Dream Yoga expert Andrew Holecek explains how tapping into our lucid dreams can help us better understand—and even enhance—our waking life.
Choosing a Meditation Seat
Sitting cross-legged on the floor isn’t your only option
Breathe Easy
Two breathing exercises to help steady the mind before meditation
How New York City’s Lineage Project Introduces Mindfulness to Vulnerable Youth
Executive Director Gabrielle Prisco explains how the nonprofit organization can help kids heal from trauma
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