Recently I was reading through some of my Buddhist books when I came across the word Kansha, meaning “appreciation and gratitude for the complete human experience”. It’s a wonderful philosophy. So let me share everything you need to kmow. What Is Kansha (Buddhist Gratitude)? Kansha is a Japanese word and a very important part of… Continue reading Kansha – A Guide To Buddhist Gratitude
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Analytical Meditation – Your Key To A Better Mind
If you want to go further in meditation and achieve a better mind, try Analytical Meditation (Analytic Meditation). Analytical Meditation is one of the traditional Buddhist meditations and is very powerful. It takes us much further than the standard “Focused Attention” methods. That’s why I often teach this exercise in my online meditation lessons. Indeed,… Continue reading Analytical Meditation – Your Key To A Better Mind
Lojong Meditation Practice & Slogans To Train Your Mind
If you want to train your mind to be purer, practise Lojong meditation. The slogans below will help you to get started. Many people enjoy this style of contemplative meditation, which is a core part of Tibetan Buddhism. When we do Lojong mind training, we use slogans or aphorisms to purify the mind and correct… Continue reading Lojong Meditation Practice & Slogans To Train Your Mind
Mantra Meditation for Beginners [Guided Script]
In this article, we will do a guided mantra meditation for beginners, with a script. Mantras are one of the most ubiquitous forms of meditation. We can find them in yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and more. And they are very beneficial. We use them to train the mind. And indeed you can use them to… Continue reading Mantra Meditation for Beginners [Guided Script]
Guided Meditation Techniques For Beginners
In this article we will be looking at guided meditation techniques for beginners. However, we are going to do things differently. Have you noticed how meditation content tends to focus on either modern, guided meditation, or on traditional meditation techniques. It’s either hardcore traditionalist or really simple audio meditations that basically aren’t meditation at all. … Continue reading Guided Meditation Techniques For Beginners
Tonglen Meditation For Beginners [Script]
In this guide, we will look at Tonglen meditation for beginners. And I will share a script for you to practise at home. Tonglen meditation technique is an ancient practice that is all about cultivating compassion. Originally Tonglen was a Buddhist practice, and the seventh slogan of Lojong (Mind Training) in Tibetan Buddhism, which involves… Continue reading Tonglen Meditation For Beginners [Script]
Buddhist Chanting Meditation For Beginners
This will be a complete guide to Buddhist chanting meditation for beginners. If you have never tried this before, you will enjoy this simple exercise. I personally find it very relaxing. It’s one of my favorite types of Buddhist meditation, although it is also used in Hinduism yoga, and Christianity. Let me show you a… Continue reading Buddhist Chanting Meditation For Beginners
4 Best Buddhism Online Courses Are Free Right Now
Good news! Four of the very best Buddhism online courses are free right now, including Coursea. If you lose Buddhism as much as I do, you dont want to miss this! (And remember to subscribe for any future deals like this). In case you’re wondering why these courses are free, it’s because of the pandemic… Continue reading 4 Best Buddhism Online Courses Are Free Right Now
10 Signs Of An Enlightened Person – Are You Enlightened?
One of my number one goals in my life has been to become an enlightened person. And you might have previously read my guide to achieving enlightenment. Indeed, as a meditation teacher, I often discuss enlightenment with my students. But you might wonder: What are the signs of an enlightened person? How can you tell… Continue reading 10 Signs Of An Enlightened Person – Are You Enlightened?
How To Be Mindful All The Time According To Buddha
One of the biggest challenges in mindfulness is simply knowing how to be mindful all the time. The trick is to use the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. You know what it’s like. You take your daily twenty-minute breaks to practice mindfulness (read our guide to mindfulness exercises). While you are meditating, you feel great. You… Continue reading How To Be Mindful All The Time According To Buddha
How To Become Spiritually Enlightened For REAL
Want to know how to become enlightened? Ever wondered what spiritual enlightenment feels like? Sure, it might not happen overnight, but it is well worth the effort. Spiritual enlightenment is the highest state a person can achieve. It is the divine moment when you become one with the universe. It is like awakening from a… Continue reading How To Become Spiritually Enlightened For REAL
How To Get Rid Of Bad Karma And Build Good Karma [TUTORIAL]
Negative karma is one of the main reasons for unfortunate circumstances in life. If you want to change your life, change your karma. Shinnyo Buddhism helps. At the Shinnyo Buddhist Center in New York they teach different types of meditation technique that are used to create Nirvana, to end bad karma and bring good karma. Kindness and compassion are the keys.
9 Buddhist Mudras Everyone Needs To Know
In this guide, we will look at the best Buddhist mudras, including: Abhaya mudra Bhumisparsha mudra Vitarka mudra Dharmachakra mudra Dhayana mudra Vajra mudra Varada mudra Karana mudra Cosmic mudra (the position used in Zazen meditation) In my ultimate list of mudras, I revealed everything Buddhists need to know about the history, science, and background… Continue reading 9 Buddhist Mudras Everyone Needs To Know
How To Choose Mala Beads For Meditation
In this guide, we will look at how to choose mala beads for meditation, and how to use them properly. Here’s what we’ll look at: How To Use mala beads How To Choose Mala Beads for meditation Benefits Why there are 108 beads on a mala The meaning and benefits of different gemstones How to… Continue reading How To Choose Mala Beads For Meditation
How To Have A Positive Attitude Towards Life So Everything Feels Easier
When you know how to have a positive attitude towards life, everything feels so much easier. Life does not have to be hard. There are ways to make life easy. Yes, I know, conventional wisdom says that life is hard. I beg to differ. We can make life easy if we choose to. It’s all … Continue reading How To Have A Positive Attitude Towards Life So Everything Feels Easier
50 Famous Buddhist Celebrities In Hollywood & Beyond
We couldn’t believe some of the famous Buddhist celebrities we found when we made our list (below). There are actors, singers, directors, politicians and sports people. Our jaws dropped when we heard about some of these famous celebrity Buddhist. I mean, did you know that Courtney Love is a famous Buddhist celebrity? And after the… Continue reading 50 Famous Buddhist Celebrities In Hollywood & Beyond
121 Buddhist Proverbs To Share With Your Friends
Buddhist proverbs are truly inspiring. In the Buddhist quotes below you can see all the wisdom of Buddha. Over the years, many beautiful minds have spoken or written about the Zen way of life. Eckhart Tolle. Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield… and all the other spiritual gurus [READ: List of the Best Spiritual Gurus] While… Continue reading 121 Buddhist Proverbs To Share With Your Friends
Tukdam Meditation Explained: How This Buddhist Monk Lived To 200
Buddhist experts and scientists are saying that the 200-year-old monk who was discovered last week in Tukdam meditation in Mongolia is not dead. According to both the Buddhist tradition and Eastern science, the 200-year-old Buddhist monk is still alive and has now entered “Rainbow State.” Rainbow State means that a person becomes pure light (read Soonyata’s… Continue reading Tukdam Meditation Explained: How This Buddhist Monk Lived To 200
15 Breathing Meditation Techniques For Beginners
In this guide, we will look at proper breathing meditation techniques for beginners. You’ll learn exercises from Buddhism, yoga, and other systems. And I will provide a tutorial for each method. These techniques will have a profound effect on your mental health. They will help to reduce stress, increase focus, and promote relaxation, as has… Continue reading 15 Breathing Meditation Techniques For Beginners
10 Best Spiritual Movies And Spiritual Characters Of All Time
In this list, we’re going to look at the 10 best spiritual movies of all time and the spiritual characters who made them so darned good. Through the years movies have given us insight into spirituality and philosophy and some movies have been so inspiring that they may have even led you to become spiritual… Continue reading 10 Best Spiritual Movies And Spiritual Characters Of All Time
