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Meditation Instructions
You don’t need perfect parents to connect with the wisdom of Mother Tara.
How to Sit—And Why It Matters
In this excerpt from the classic guidebook The Posture of Meditation, author Will Johnson details the best posture for meditation and why it’s so important.
Four Steps You May Be Overlooking in Your Zazen Practice
A Zen teacher explains four crucial instructions that are often missed in introductions to shikantaza zazen
Meditation Meditation Month 2021
You Are a Control Freak
When you treat your mind with kindfulness, your mind does not want to wander off anywhere.
Mindfulness for Activists
How to avoid burnout while fighting for justice
Fear of Silence
While we can connect to others more readily than ever before, are we losing our connection to body and mind? A Zen master thinks so, and offers a nourishing conscious breathing practice as a remedy.
Seclusion and Meditation
For beginners, finding a place to meditate without distraction is key.
Every Day Is a Bonus
Death is unavoidable. It might seem morbid to contemplate this truth, but doing so can fill our day-to-day life with more meaning and joy.
Six Ways to Prepare for Meditation
How to plan ahead before you hit the cushion
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