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Zen Meditation Technique: Perhaps the most important thing to know about Zen is how to do Zen meditation techniques. I love Zen meditation. And I want to share my passion with you. That’s why I’ve written an in-depth guide to Zen meditation technique.
How To Live In The Moment: Zen is all about living in the moment with “present moment mindfulness”. This is a positive attitude that I would like to help you to create in your own life. Take a look at my guide to Living In The Moment.
Zen Garden Meditation: Have you ever been to a Zen garden? They are fabulous, relaxing places that are perfect for meditation. And you can design one for your own home. Take a look at my guide to Zen Garden Meditation.
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…
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…
The best meditation music does so much more than just relax you. Zen meditation music actually becomes an active part of your meditation. That why I am always listening to Zen music in my meditation room. Let me ask you: Do you listen to music when you meditate? If you Read more…
Let’s discuss Zen meditation room design and how to make a meditation room at home. If you’re a proud home owner who loves meditating, you are going to get so much out of this guide. You’ll learn: How to make a meditation room Meditation room ideas How to DIY meditation 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…
If you’re a serious meditator, you really need one of the best meditation cushions / meditation pillows and a good meditation mat too. A good meditation seat will massively improve your practice. Why? It all comes down to posture. When you meditate, you need to have the correct sitting posture. When 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…
There are so many benefits of hobbies for mental health.The best hobbies relax you, make you happy, and can even prevent or cure problems like anxiety and depression. Not only are hobbies one of the best ways of exercising the brain, they can even stop mental health problems like depression, Read more…
Yes, there are non religious meditation techniques for atheists and agnostics. And no matter what some hardcore religious people might try to tell you, you have just as much right to practice any type of meditation as anyone else has. whether you’re atheist, agnostic or, well, anyone else. As a Read more…
In this tutorial we will look at how to make a Zen garden at home. There is nothing quite like making a Zen garden (Japanese Rock Garden) to meditate in. Imagine if you could step out the front door into a Zen rock garden—a beautiful Japanese rock garden where you can Read more…
Buddhist proverbs are truly inspiring. Over the years, many beautiful minds have spoken or written about the Zen way of life. Eckhart Tolle. Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield… Who is your favorite Buddhist teacher? Take a look at this list of the best spiritual gurus for my own favorites. While I Read more…
My favorite time of the week is… right now. Because it’s the time of the week when I share my favorite spiritual blog posts from the past seven days. Now, of course, it would be remiss of me to not pint out TheDailyMeditation.com’s read of the week. This week we Read more…
Being human sucks. Too many worries and concerns. What if you could stop worrying like a human and start floating like a butterfly instead? What if you could feel like you were relaxing by the pool, or sitting in the sun and relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a Read more…
So many good things happen once you learn how to live in the moment. It has been psychologically proven that living in the moment makes people happier and healthier. So if you’re been looking for a reason to get off autopilot, to be more spontaneous, and to live in the moment, Read more…
To free your mind you need to know how to stop Mara (demon) from controlling you. Mara is the Buddhist demon that tempted Buddha with visions of beautiful women who were his daughters [1] It’s one of the most important stories in Buddhism. And it’s central message is true for Read more…
Did you know that Facebook is commonly making people feel depressed? I love technology. And I love things like meditation apps and spiritual blogs. But technology can be a seriously harmful thing. Unless you know how to make it healthier. Good news is: there is tons you can do to Read more…
If you love to walk and are often looking for new places to go, or new ways to walk, you will absolutely love Zen walking meditation. And if you’re looking for a relaxing hobby. Well, it really doesn’t get any better than this. Let’s take a look at Zen walking Read more…
This meditation infographic shows you how to meditate and also why you should probably meditate every day. Feel free to print and share this infographic. You can meditate any time of the day to promote relaxation and wellbeing and to improve you overall health. Here’s how to meditate at any Read more…
You know why you should learn to cook for yourself. It’s healthier. More economical. And cooking is fun. But what you might now know is this… Zen cooking can exercise your brain while you cook. Cooking for yourself is one of the best things you can do for your Read more…