
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.
The author shares how practicing shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, and songs of realization, or dohas, help with settling the mind.
As her father’s dementia progresses, the author regains an appreciation of life, just as it is.
One longtime meditator shares four favorite tips for refreshing and enjoying a regular practice of meditation.
Mitra Karl’s latest book, Sounds of Innate Freedom: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā: Volume 5 discusses historic texts and songs, many of which were translated for
Through studying Buddhist teachings and practice, the author discovers the practice of compassion and, in the process, realizes it is possible to love even “enemies” with equanimity.
A student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche considers what #GoKind really means, and offers a contemplation on practice real kindness by flipping the script when saying the “magic words” Please, Thank you, and I’m sorry.