
Meditation

Is it possible—and necessary—to incorporate Zen monastic practices into our everyday lives? A Zen priest shares his advice.

Sitting with the Things I Came to Practice to Get Away From
How my spiritual practice deepened when I finally stopped trying to suppress, push away, and deny the pain in my life

Meditation Meditation Instructions
Reflective Meditation
Let your mind run free in meditation—then write down what happened.

The Dharma of Popular Music
An exercise for mindful listening, because even where you least expect it, music can present opportunities for reflection.

MeditationMagazine | Practice, Teachings
Making Friends with Death
A meditation for new beginnings

Meditation Meditation Month 2023
Tips for the Procrastinator Practitioner
How to deal with the issues that may arise as we move toward the cushion

Meditation Meditation Month 2023
What We Gain When We Learn to Let Go
There are two sides to this Buddhist practice: letting go of something and letting go into something.

Meditation Meditation Month 2023
The Power of the Third Moment
The look you gave the driver who cut you off. The email you shouldn't have sent. There's an effective way to avoid acting on your worst emotions.

Meditation Meditation Month 2023
Why Intention Is So Important in Meditation
Because samadhi, or inner calm and collectedness, doesn’t uproot patterns of distress, but rather prevents them from taking hold, patience and commitment are key components of practice.

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