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If you want to learn how to meditate, these best meditation tips for beginners will help you get started with your daily practice.

How to Practice Altruistic Joy Meditation for Beginners (With Guided Audio)

May 2, 2026March 22, 2021 by Gavril Nikolaev
Altruistic Joy Meditation for Beginners

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

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3 Best Buddhist Meditation Books for Beginners

May 2, 2026April 19, 2021 by Gavril Nikolaev
3 Best Buddhist Meditation Books for Beginners

  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

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Hermann Hesse on the Value of Patience in Our Meditation Practice

May 2, 2026June 7, 2021 by Gavril Nikolaev

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

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What Is RAIN Meditation by Michele McDonald?

May 2, 2026February 21, 2022 by Gavril Nikolaev
What Is RAIN Meditation by Michele McDonald?

  For a very long time, I had a hard time accepting that I was too critical of myself. Even when I noticed negative thoughts during meditation, I saw them as justified. Especially when it came to running this blog. Of course, I told myself, you’re not disciplined enough, not consistent enough, not creative enough. … Read more

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