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
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
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
Scholar Sarah Shaw explains why mindfulness must work together with ethics, compassion, and wisdom — in Buddhism and in life.
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
Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi unpacks the Buddha’s original mindfulness manual.
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
Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.
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
Diana Winston on 3 ways to bring natural awareness into your mindfulness practice—and your life.