The simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.
Set Your Intention & Rejoice in Your Day
Thupten Jinpa teaches us two great practices to start and end every day.
Ani Trime’s 10 Affirmations for a Peaceful and Open Mind
The late Tibetan Buddhist nun Ani Trime developed this series of simple affirmations to teach people to plant seeds of positivity in their minds.
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.
How to Practice Shamatha Meditation
Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition.
Healing Begins With Gratitude
Joanna Macy on “the great open secret of gratitude.”
Six Kinds of Loneliness
To be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness. It is also called enlightenment.
Three Methods for Working with Chaos
Pema Chödrön describes three ways to use our problems as the path to awakening and joy.
How Not to Freak Out
If you find all the bad news overwhelming, Buddhist teacher Judy Lief has some meditations to help you relieve your anxiety.
Pure Dharma, Barefoot Dharma
To practice the dharma purely, we have to walk barefoot before we can run–learning and practicing fundamentals before we go on to more advanced techniques.