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How Long Should I Meditate?

By Mindworks Team

For those new to meditation or thinking about starting, some common questions that crop up are How long should my...

What is Selflessness?

By Julia Stenzel

Developing a deeper awareness of selflessness through compassion When we think about our life, about our experience, who we are...

The Great Message of Impermanence

By Lama Jampa Thaye

Change and the law of impermanence — Life's great wake-up call One of the most powerful things about being alive...

Mindfulness Q & A

By Khaydroup Podvoll

Answering what is the meaning of mindfulness with Khaydroup Podvoll How would a seasoned meditation teacher define “mindfulness?” We wondered...

What is merit . . . . . and how can I get some?

By Pamela Gayle White

The wisdom of generosity Merit, as defined across cultures, is the result of good actions or deeds. If you’re familiar...

Mindful Relationships with Teens

By Wendelin Wagner

Taking a step back and appreciating parenting a teen As a parent, it’s easy to become impatient. I think it...

Finding Your Mantra

By Mindworks Team

Mantras are words or phrases used to increase positive energy, uplift, encourage, or connect. Classic Buddhist mantras in Sanskrit promote...

Compassion Overcomes Fear

By Trungram Gyalwa, PhD

Freedom from fear comes from lovingkindness and compassion Compassion is the foundation of all goodness. It’s beyond culture, beyond language,...

Self-Esteem and Meditation

By Tokpa Korlo

Discovering Genuine Confidence and Self-Worth through Meditation Self-esteem or self-worth come from knowing, unwaveringly, that you are who you are...

Meditation Classes for Beginners

By Mindworks Team

Mindfulness-based meditation practice for beginners Wondering how to start meditating? For beginners, there are plenty of courses and classes that...

Overcoming the Grip of Social Media

By Tsony Devroux

How meditation on basic goodness can keep it from controlling you Mindworks spoke with Mind Trainer Tsony Francis Devroux about...

Better Parenting Decision Making (Thanks to Meditation Practice)

By Lama Jampa Thaye

How can we make better parenting decisions? A person who is not grounded or stable will generally be making split...

Patience is Power

By Mindworks Team

What can meditation teach me about the power of patience? Modern society doesn’t know quite what to make of patience....

Change is the Great Leveler

By Lama Jampa Thaye

Recognizing the law of impermanence: Come back to this present moment What meditation does, to put it very dramatically but,...

Meditation in Motion

By Mindworks Team

6 Easy-To-Apply Methods to Practice Mindful Movements Every Day Even the Buddha, who is usually portrayed meditating in perfect stillness,...