Meditation Practices

How to Practice Shamatha (Breathing) Meditation

How to Practice Shamatha Meditation

Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a breathing meditation from the Vajrayana tradition.

Lama Rod Owens



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How to Start a Home Meditation Practice

Zen teacher Norman Fischer proposes a two-week trial run to get your meditation practice started and looks at how to deal with some of the obstacles you may encounter.

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How to Practice RAIN Meditation for Anxiety

RAIN helps us cultivate awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. Instructions by Gullu Singh.

How to Practice Mindful Eating For Happiness 

Paulina Lamas Morales shares how eating mindfully can transform every meal into a practice of connection with yourself, others, and the planet.

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The Magic Moment in Meditation

Sharon Salzberg explains how to practice basic breath meditation.

How to Practice Bearing Witness

A three-step practice to connect with and serve those who are suffering.

A Self-compassion Meditation to Be Kind to Yourself

A three-step contemplation from Kristin Neff to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).

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