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Learn by Doing Nothing: Emotions and Thoughts in Meditation

By Tsony Devroux

How do you practice being present in every moment of your life? Through meditation we learn that we can relate...

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Tonglen Meditation – How to Practice

By Pamela Gayle White

Laying a foundation for active compassion in your meditation practice Tonglen is an ancient form of meditation that focuses on...

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Lovingkindness and Compassion Meditation

By Bart Mendel

How is lovingkindness different from love in meditation practice? In our culture, “love” is a loaded word. We usually think...

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Meditation on the Job | Practicing Mindfulness at Work

By Mindworks Team

Five ways to bring more meditation into your work life Meditation is an oasis of calm in our busy lives,...

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Buddhist Meditation Techniques & Practices

By Mindworks Team

You probably know that the increasingly popular practices of mindfulness and meditation share Buddhist roots. But did you know that...

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Mindful Listening

By Mindworks Team

Is there a relationship between effective listening and mindfulness? What is mindful listening? Mindfulness, in all its many forms, boils...

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The Four Qualities of a Wise and Open Heart

By Mindworks Team

What are the Four Immeasurables in Buddhism? — An Introduction As meditators, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of...

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Lovingkindness Meditation – A Daily Script

By Mindworks Team

A simple and profound lovingkindness meditation to practice every day What is lovingkindness meditation? Often presented as a complement to...

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Beginners Guide to Meditation

By Pamela Gayle White

How to Meditate for Beginners: let’s get you started! You’ve read about the many benefits of meditation, you’ve got friends...

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What is Zen Meditation? Benefits & Techniques

By Mindworks Team

Zen meditation is an ancient Buddhist tradition that dates back to the Tang Dynasty in 7th century China. From its...

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Benefits of Mindfulness & Awareness Meditation

By Bart Mendel

The many benefits of meditation can be grouped into two categories. In the first, we find all of the improvements to our...

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How to Manage a Business and Meditate Effectively

By Bart Mendel

Meditation for busy business executives Not so very long ago, meditation and entrepreneurship rarely occupied the same bandwidth. Nowadays though,...

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Morning Meditation

By Mindworks Team

Four mindful ways to wake up your body and energize your mind What are the benefits of morning meditation? As...

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Teaching Kids to Meditate — Meditation Benefits for Kids

By Mindworks Team

How to approach meditation for children (from people who teach it) Just as grown-ups who meditate are motivated by different...

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Mindfulness of Sounds – Meditation Practice

By Mindworks Team

What are meditation sounds? How to use sounds in mindfulness practice Meditation is about paying attention in and to the...

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