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What do all of the terms for Buddhist meditation mean?

by Lion's Roar Staff| January 5, 2021

What do all of the terms for Buddhist meditation mean?

I’m confused about all the different terms for meditation, like shamatha, vipassana, zazen, mindfulness, calm abiding, insight, just sitting. What’s what?

We Always Have Joy

by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche| November 30, 2020

We Always Have Joy

The sun doesn’t stop shining just because there are clouds in the sky. Our buddhanature is always present and available, even in difficulty.

The Moment is Perfect

by Thich Nhat Hanh| November 13, 2020

The Moment is Perfect

There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free.

Why Mindfulness Isn’t Enough

by Sarah Shaw| November 1, 2020

Why Mindfulness Isn’t Enough

Scholar Sarah Shaw explains why mindfulness must work together with ethics, compassion, and wisdom — in Buddhism and in life.

How Meditation Saved My Mind

by Matthew Kohut| October 14, 2020

How Meditation Saved My Mind

Sometimes we’re committed to our meditation practice and sometimes we drift away. No matter what, Matthew Kohut believes we can always find our way home to the cushion.

The Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness

by Bhikkhu Bodhi| October 2, 2020

The Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi unpacks the Buddha’s original mindfulness manual.

Don’t I Know You?

by Sharon Salzberg| October 1, 2020

Don’t I Know You?

When we overlook the strangers among us, we miss the chance to connect to people as they are, free of the usual ways we judge them.

How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment

by Melvin McLeod| September 28, 2020

How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment

Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.

How to Tame the Wanting Mind

by Sasha Loring| September 27, 2020

How to Tame the Wanting Mind

You’re hungry, but what are you really hungry for? Sasha Loring on opening your heart, offering your attachments, and being mindful.

Uncover Your Natural Awareness

by Diana Winston| September 14, 2020

Uncover Your Natural Awareness

Diana Winston on 3 ways to bring natural awareness into your mindfulness practice—and your life.

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