Why are you unhappy? And what does Buddhism teach you about how to be happy? In this article, R.J shares his insights. (Author: R.J from from Mindful Moments, a blog about mindful tips). The oft-quoted, “Happiness comes from within,” makes for some great refrigerator art, but what does it actually Read more…
Learn a variety of meditation and mindfulness techniques from Buddhism, yoga, Taoism. These mindfulness techniques are good for stress, anxiety, depression, and for promoting happiness, inner peace, and calmness. This is basically a free online meditation course and mindfulness course for you to enjoy.
Learn all about mantras and their use in Hinduism, Buddhism, yoga and other spiritual systems. These mantras can be used for health and beauty, for getting beautiful skin, for stopping stress and depression, and even for producing good fortune and business growth.
Did you know that for thousands of years people have used hand-gestures known as meditation mudras. There are more than 50 yoga mudras and many more mudras used in Buddhism, Hinduism and other spiritualities. These meditation mudras are powerful ways of healing and empowering the mind and body. And they Read more…
As a meditation teacher I’m naturally pretty darned interested in different meditation apps. Reviews for Headspace, Calm and etc. are all over the internet. But I thought I’d share my opinion as a meditation teacher. There are so many different meditation apps available at the moment. I’ve been stuck on Read more…
In this introduction to mindfulness for beginners, I’m going to show you how easy it is getting started with mindfulness meditation. I’ll cover all the basics and show you the core mindfulness techniques. You will also want to read my beginners meditation guide. I’ll also show you how to teach Read more…
Anyone who has read the Buddhist loving kindness meditation script (below) knows how important it is to practice metta meditation. It is one of the most important types of Buddhist meditation. In my guide to the top 31 meditation techniques I discussed why Loving Kindness Meditation ( Metta ) is one Read more…
Want to know how to become a meditation teacher? Training to be the next Thich Nhat Hanh? Want to know if you need to be certified to teach meditation? I’ll cover all that and more in this guide. Here’s what we’ll be looking at: About Meditation Teacher Training Certifications Do Read more…
You probably already know that dance is one of the most healthy hobbies there is. And of course, conscious movement exercises like the traditional yoga styles are excellent for you. But if you truly want to do an exercise that will help your mind and body, try dance meditations. Dance-Meditations Read more…
There are lots of different types of Buddhist meditation for beginners. Many types of Buddhist meditation techniques are not ideal for beginners. They required advanced practice. So even if you are tempted to try all of the 31 major meditation techniques right now, you might want to wait a while. Thousands Read more…
Here are 18 Buddhist quotes that inspire us all to believe in the wisdom of Buddha. 1. Buddha’s wisdom on living with compassion We Buddhists revere compassion. One of Buddha’s most inspiring life quotes is: [bctt tweet=” Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike. — Buddha quote. ” username=”t_d_meditation”] Enlightened Read more…
Want to know how to become enlightened? Ever wondered what spiritual enlightenment feels like? Spiritual enlightenment is the highest state a person can achieve. Spiritual enlightenment is the divine moment when you become one with the world. (Read: guide to oneness) What It Feel Like To Reach Spiritual Enlightenment What Read more…
Want to wow your yoga teacher? Lean traditional Bhakti yoga practices. In this guide I will show you how to practice chakti yoga the right way, with meditation techniques you can start doing today. But first: What is Bhakti yoga? Bhakti yoga is an ancient meditation technique that stems from Read more…
Did you know that there are different types of Zen meditation techniques, each with its own benefits? Zen meditation techniques (Zazen) are a variety if Buddhist meditation techniques that are used by both beginners and masters. In this Zen meditation guide you’ll learn how to do Zazen properly so you can Read more…
When you buy Buddha statues for home, you’re buying a spiritual item to help you meditate. Buddha statues are probably the most important type of spiritual sculptures you can have in your home or garden. I personally always recommend incorporating a Buddha statue when you are creating your meditation room. Buddha Read more…
Dhyana yoga (or “dhyana meditation technique) is the 7th limb of yoga. And it’s kind of a big deal in Buddhism and Hinduism too, as I’ll explain in just a moment. If you’re into yoga or Buddhism, you really must learn this meditation technique. You may already have heard of Read more…
Stop smashing your head against the table. You can use meditation for anger so it’s easier to chill out. Good news, huh? Actually, don’t feel too bad about your anger. Truth is basically everyone in the universe is mad angry. Seriously. The Mental Health Organization Boiling Point recently researched the Read more…
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.
There are specific hand mudras for the mind and the brain that can massively improve mental health and boost your intelligence. Mudras like the Tse mudra, Hakini mudra, and Usahs mudra can stop stress, anxiety and depression, give you more energy, and lift your mood. In my guide to 60 Read more…
Buddhist mudras offer an important complement to Buddhist meditation methods. In my ultimate guide to mudras I revealed everything Buddhists need to know about the history, science, and background of mudras. Mudras are a way of training the mind and of healing the body. Buddhist mudras, however, are usually about training Read more…