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Tonglen Meditation – How to Practice

By Pamela Gayle White

Laying a foundation for active compassion in your meditation practice Tonglen is an ancient form of meditation that focuses on...

Lovingkindness and Compassion Meditation

By Bart Mendel

How is lovingkindness different from love in meditation practice? In our culture, “love” is a loaded word. We usually think...

Buddhist Meditation Techniques & Practices

By Mindworks Team

You probably know that the increasingly popular practices of mindfulness and meditation share Buddhist roots. But did you know that...

Understanding Karma – Cause and Effect

By Bart Mendel

Meditation on karma, motivation and result Karma is something that’s often totally misunderstood. When most people hear the word karma,...

Beginners Guide to Meditation

By Pamela Gayle White

How to Meditate for Beginners: let’s get you started! You’ve read about the many benefits of meditation, you’ve got friends...

What is Zen Meditation? Benefits & Techniques

By Mindworks Team

Zen meditation is an ancient Buddhist tradition that dates back to the Tang Dynasty in 7th century China. From its...

Benefits of Mindfulness & Awareness Meditation

By Bart Mendel

The many benefits of meditation can be grouped into two categories. In the first, we find all of the improvements to our...

The Four Qualities of a Wise and Open Heart

By Mindworks Team

What are the Four Immeasurables in Buddhism? — An Introduction As meditators, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of...

Lovingkindness Meditation – A Daily Script

By Mindworks Team

A simple and profound lovingkindness meditation to practice every day What is lovingkindness meditation? Often presented as a complement to...

The Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 1

By Lama Jampa Thaye

What are the five skandhas or aggregates? Why are the five aggregates important? This is a fundamental Buddhist teaching, and...

How Long Should I Meditate?

By Mindworks Team

For those new to meditation or thinking about starting, some common questions that crop up are How long should my...

The Great Message of Impermanence

By Lama Jampa Thaye

Change and the law of impermanence — Life's great wake-up call One of the most powerful things about being alive...

Disrupting Habitual Patterns Through Meditation

By Rachel Parrish

Habitual Patterns Limit Our Options and Hold Us Hostage Due to the tendencies we create out of habit, our thoughts...

What is merit . . . . . and how can I get some?

By Pamela Gayle White

The wisdom of generosity Merit, as defined across cultures, is the result of good actions or deeds. If you’re familiar...

Finding Your Mantra

By Mindworks Team

Personal mantras explained: their use and benefits What is a mantra? A mantra is a word or phrase that is...