Musical Heart Sutra

The Heart Sutra is one of the most important teachings in Japanese Buddhism. It is chanted several times a day in a rhythmical monotone. Understanding the essence of the Heart Sutra leads to great wisdom. The subject of this video is great mantra which is chanted at the end of the Heart Sutra. Gate gate [...]

We All Have What It Takes To Thrive

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Thrive is a two hour movie that has been reviewed on Best Meditation Videos. The movie demonstrates that we all have what it takes to thrive rather than merely survive. We All Have What It Takes To Thrive This article presents an expansion of three of the themes presented in the movie: interbeing or interconnectedness [...]

Lilou Mace Interview With Sonia Choquette

This interview with Sonia Choquette was conducted by Lilou Mace. Lilou Mace asked, “Do you have any advice for mediation?” The answers were revealing. Meditation quiets fears and emotions. It is like you are sitting on God’s lap! It allows yourself to go back to your experience and lets intuition come in. Please watch the [...]

We All Have What It Takes To Thrive

Thrive is a two hour movie that should be watched in its entirety to get the full impact. It is one of those controversial movies that you either love or ignore. This one should not be ignored. Many of the facts presented by Forster Gamble and his wife have been presented in other movies in [...]

Guided Meditation For Mindfulness of Breathing

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Preparation Having the right environment for meditation practice sessions can help enhance your experience. You are welcome to try different settings until you land on one that you feel especially comfortable in and easily relate to. There is no need to set up a fancy alter or sit on the floor in the lotus position [...]

Mindfulness of Breathing

Mindfulness of breathing was one of the meditation practices taught by the Buddha. This video is the first in a series of guided meditation practices that help you learn mindfulness of breathing. It is similar to the way Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches meditation. Please prepare yourself by finding a comfortable position in a [...]

Deep Listening and Loving Speech Are Meditation Practices

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Deep listening and loving speech are the foundations of our meditation practices at the Mindfulness in Healing support group that takes place at the Pine Street Clinic in San Anselmo, California every Wednesday night. The group has been meeting now for more than three years. Last night, we had a especially touching gathering. After spending [...]

Meditation for Anxiety

Michael Mackenzie leads this guided meditation for anxiety relief. He begins with deep breathing, as in many other meditation practices. He continues with a guided meditation on the beach. A storm arises and he likens the storm outside to the emotional turmoil inside. Watch the storm dissipating inside as you would see the storm pass [...]

Meditation Practices for Anxiety

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One of the major types of complaints we hear about daily are anxiety attacks. Or, at least people are experiencing a lot of anxiety. Meditation practices for anxiety can have a calming influence on our lives. We can regain our composure and learn to drop the anxious feelings. In reality, taking time for ourselves away [...]

1 Minute Meditation

One Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on the Go by Martin Boroson has extremely successful. Now there is a video on his meditation practice. The basic technique presented in the video is similar to 9 Minute Meditation. It involves following your breath for one minute. The animation in the video makes this a fun experience. [...]