Sometimes, reading a book can be a profound meditation in itself — an experience where warmth and solitude merge together to soothe your whole being. Such is The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel. Both an offering and meditation, her prose is rich with insights into transformation and mysteries of … 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
You don’t have to do it. You don’t have to take every thought in your head too seriously. It’s one of many gifts of meditation — a deep state of concentration and tranquility that keeps you open to life. This is what great meditation teacher Shunryu Suzuki (May 18, 1904–December 4, 1971) means when he … Read more
What is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness? We’ve already explored different Buddhist meanings of this term in the article about its seven alternative translations. Today, we’re turning to a secular definition of mindfulness that comes from Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. In the chapter titled “What Is Mindfulness?” he writes, “Mindfulness … Read more