When you first begin an exercise routine at the gym, you use small weights or slower speeds until you build up your strength. The same is true in meditation practices to develop mind strength. You begin with easy practices like mindfulness of breathing or walking meditation and develop these into deeper, more rewarding experiences. Dr. […]
Meditation: How to Reduce Stress
April 26, 2012 by
By now, you know that your body can have a severe response to stress. This is one of the most asked questions about Meditation: How to Reduce Stress. Stress, worry, and anxiety reduction can be accomplished by meditation practices which tame your mind. There are many practices to choose from and you can certainly find […]
Meditation Practices to Save Our Planet
April 23, 2012 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was interviewed by The Ecologist and gave meditation practices to save our planet. He warned that “maybe in 100 years there will be no more humans on the planet, in just 100 years.” Extinctions have taken place on our planet many times. Volcanic eruptions about 251 million years ago created […]
Meditation Practices for Parkinson’s Disease
April 22, 2012 by
Meditation practices for Parkinson’s disease are being presented in a symposium featuring Dr. Joe Jackson, brother of basketball coach, Phil Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a clinical psychologist now living in Virginia. The symposium is taking place in Kalispell, Montana on Friday, April, 27, 2012. Dr. Jackson, himself, has a mild form of the disease, even […]
Mindfulness Meditation Practices in Politics
April 17, 2012 by
Did you know that there are now mindfulness meditation practices in politics? These three excerpts should demonstrate this fact. Mindfulness Meditation Practices in Politics 1. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh The first is Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s visit to Stormont. He spoke to members of parliament about reconnecting with their spiritual life to create […]
Meditation Practices For Reducing Emotional Distress
April 16, 2012 by
What are the most common causes of emotional distress? What are the best meditation practices for reducing emotional distress? What does emotional distress come from? Fear is definitely one of these causes. When we are afraid, we are out of our element and not able to think straight. We are tuned into the fight or […]
Happiness is Here and Now
April 14, 2012 by
Happiness is Here and Now I have dropped my worries. Nothing to do. Nowhere to go. There’s no need for hurry. Happiness is here and now. I have dropped my worries. Something to do. Somewhere to go. But, there’s no need for hurry. This little verse is chanted by followers of Zen Master Thich Nhat […]
Meditation Practices for Developing Generosity
April 14, 2012 by
Generosity is one of the cornerstones of meditation practices. Meditation practices for developing generosity in Buddhism are based on the practices of giving of yourself unconditionally without anticipation of any reward. We all know what it feels to give of our time, energy or material resources to others in need. The feeling is like a […]
Zen Meditation Practices Taught By Harada Roshi
April 13, 2012 by
Zen meditation practices taught by Harada Roshi include counting the breath, following the breath and koan meditation (“thinking about a problem to exhaustion”). The easiest of these is probably counting the breath. You find a comfortable position (not necessarily the lotus posture) and sit or lie down. You count your breaths from one to ten. […]
Meditation Practices For Our Aging Population
April 13, 2012 by
The meditations practiced by the Tum-mo monks of Tibet can inspire meditation practices for our aging population. Dr. Herbert Benson‘s research with Tibetan monks revealed that they could reduce their oxygen consumption and increase their body heat beyond anything we in the West could imagine. Dr. Benson is the founder of the relaxation response. This […]
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