Recent Meditation Posts Archives

A candle with the glow of many other candles - symbolizing how nirvana or peace is transmitted

The Meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism (End of Suffering Explained) The various Buddhist traditions differ in their interpretation of nirvana,...

Buddha statue with a hand gesture - symbolically representing the 4 thoughts that turn the mind

The Four Reminders

By Lama Jampa Thaye

What are the four reminders in Buddhism? The four reminders or contemplations are very powerful and productive because they lead...

A Tibetan bell and dorje, ritual implements, symbolizing overcoming ignorance

Introduction to Abhidharma

By Tilmann Lhundrup

The science of Buddhist psychology (awakening and liberation) When the Buddha interacted with people over twenty-five hundred years ago, he...

Buddha statue with a flower - does meditation affect aging?

Meditation’s Potential Age-Defying Effects

By Mindworks Team

Does Meditation Reverse Aging? (Slowing Brain Degeneration) As we age, certain areas of the brain begin to shrink. Learning new...

How to Protect Your Peace of Mind

By Mindworks Team

The Meaning Of Protecting The Mind (6 Encouraging Ways) We all know that junk food isn’t good for our bodies,...

A beautiful image of a Buddha statue - depicting the Buddha's Life Story

The Life Story of the Buddha

By Bart Mendel

Life-changing lessons we can learn from the Buddha The Buddha did not begin his life as “The Buddha.” He began...

Photo of a top of a stupa in a beautiful cloudy sky - a symbol of the Buddhist 8 fold path

Buddha’s 8 Fold Path

By Joseph Rogers

Why Is The Eightfold Path Important? (Putting an End to Suffering) Buddhism offers a map, a path of practice. This...

Rainbow symbolizes compassion, which can benefit your health

The Health Benefits of Compassion

By Mindworks Team

Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...

Offering flowers to the Buddha with pure intention is a great way to accumulate merit

Understanding the Accumulation of Merit and Wisdom

By Khaydroup Podvoll

Why accumulating merit and wisdom is important When we intentionally develop positive qualities, we’re building a certain spiritual force, a...

Finding a meditation teacher is finding the Buddha within

How to Find a Meditation Teacher

By Mindworks Team

The Role of the Meditation Teacher (And the Impact on Our Practice) When we’re brand new to meditation, it helps...

Butterflies can grow, you can get better at meditation

How to Get Better at Meditation

By Mindworks Team

How to Meditate for the Benefits (Having Healthier and Happier Lives) When we first begin a meditation practice, it’s common...

Patience, the opposite of aggression, is one of the highest virtues in Buddhism

How to Practice Patience, and Why

By Mindworks Team

Patience as a Transformative Perfection Patience is among Buddhism’s six (or ten) paramitas, qualities associated with the actions of bodhisattvas....

Mandala offering is one of the best practices of generosity

How To Practice Generosity, And Why

By Mindworks Team

Generosity Practice - The Mahayana Perfection of Generosity Buddhism’s paramitas, also known as the perfections, are qualities generally associated with...