If you want to learn how to meditate, these best meditation tips for beginners will help you get started with your daily practice.
It’s hard to be human and be unmoved by tragedies reported in international news. But they’re not confined to faraway countries afflicted by poverty, disease, and military conflict. Today, many people are wading through vast, unseen fields of mental suffering caused by a lack of values and meaning in their lives. How do we … Read more
When my good acquaintance relocated abroad, got married, and moved up a career ladder, I felt a sting of envy. Even today, I’m embarrassed for my reaction. But it wasn’t surprising. The news came at a time when I was single and hated my job. Hearing of anyone’s success — much less of someone’s I … Read more
How do you learn Buddhist meditation? If you’re reading this article, you might have come across several book lists on the subject by now. But I can tell that the number of items in them felt a bit overwhelming, especially for a beginner. This is why I’ve picked three essential reads that will teach … Read more
Do you feel impatient when meditating? For most of us, sitting alone with our thoughts can be a chore, one that we want to finish as soon as possible. At the core of this tendency lies our inability to be fully present, to step out of “psychological time” and feel satisfied with what we achieved. … Read more