Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche gives simple and direct instructions for how to bring oneself to the present moment by practicing mindfulness of body. Rinpoche presented this in the context of teaching “the four foundations of mindfulness” (body, feelings, mind and phenomena) at KTD Monastery in Woodstock, NY. April 2014. Enjoy the video!

Buddhism
The Importance of Shamatha or Calm Abiding Meditation
The author shares how practicing shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, and songs of realization, or dohas, help with settling the mind.