Photo by Big Mind Zen Center.Three teachings on meditation passed on from Maezumi Roshi to Karen Maezen Miller.
Maezumi’s Three Teachings
Photo by Big Mind Zen Center.Photo by Big Mind Zen Center.Say Yes to an Open Heart
Diana Winston reflects on the intertwining of mindfulness and compassion, as practiced with an open heart.
The Magic Moment
Sharon Salzberg explains how to practice basic breath meditation.
You Can’t Meditate Wrong
Barry Magid says Buddhist practice is like looking in a mirror — there’s no wrong way to do it. The important thing is to be yourself.
How to Establish a Daily Practice of Almost Anything, in Six Steps
Whether it’s meditation, yoga, or art, you get more from doing it every day. Follow these six steps to enjoy all the benefits of daily practice.
Metta for Refugees
Zen priest Liên Shutt teaches a short meditation to foster compassion for beings in search of refuge.
Two-Minute Meditations for Anytime, Anywhere
Life is busy. Here’s a selection of quick meditations to work with emotional distress and foster mindfulness when time is scarce.
Am I meditating correctly?
“When I meditate, I often get drowsy after awhile. At other times, I’m agitated and feel like jumping off my cushion. In neither case do I feel like I’m meditating correctly.”
How to Practice Zen Koans
Illustrations by Tomi Um.John Tarrant demystifies Zen koan practice. Yes, it’s paradoxical, poetic, and totally personal. And so is life.
How RAIN Can Nourish You
Jack Kornfield teaches us the transformative mindfulness practice known as “RAIN.”