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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...