Mindfulness

The Buddha laid out a four-step path to freedom from difficult emotions. Anyen Rinpoche says the secret is understanding why our emotions cause suffering.

Psychologist Chris Germer’s three-step self-compassion practice to soothe your anxiety with kindness.

Francis Sanzaro on the profound potential for awakening found in unifying body and mind.

Not all habits are bad. Happiness is a habit too, says Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Here’s how you can make it grow.

Cheryl Wilfong on how to practice the four foundations of mindfulness in the garden.

Stricken with anxiety as a child, Buddhist teacher Mingyur Rinpoche learned how to heal his panic with awareness. He teaches us three techniques that helped him.

By accepting our emotions and not reacting, says Lama Justin von Bujdoss, we can learn to effectively serve others.