If you want to learn how to meditate, these best meditation tips for beginners will help you get started with your daily practice.
Are you a tea lover? What comes to mind when you think of savoring a cup of tea? Is it a serene moment in the midst of a busy day? Or is it the joy of talking to someone you like and trust? Whatever thoughts arise, I’m sure it’s a very calming experience. It certainly … Read more
What is the best book on Buddhist mindfulness meditation? As several titles were published on the subject, I recommend those written by Bhikkhu Analayo, one of the most respected scholar-monks of our time. His research into mindfulness meditation, or satipatthana, covers both theoretical and practical aspects of this ancient practice, making it an invaluable … Read more
Sharon Salzberg came into my life a few years ago when I stumbled upon her Metta Hour podcast — a chance encounter that revealed the host to be the voice of kindness and compassion in today’s fractured world. Of all the episodes I’ve listened, my favorite one is called “Foundations of Forgiveness.” Why this particular … Read more
It has been said that three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind. This reminded me of this poem: GOOD AND CLEVER by Elizabeth Wordsworth If all the good people were clever, And all clever people were … Read more