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THE ZEN MIND - An Introduction by Empty Mind Films

2006

This is a clip from The Zen Mind documentary, filmed in Japan. It serves as a nice overview of zen - a topic very few people can fully understand.

03:29 min

This Mindful Movement Practice Will Help People Who ‘Hate Meditating’ Find Inner Tranquility

The main complaint amongst people who “aren't meditators” is that they hate the idea of sitting still with their thoughts. But considering all of the benefits associated with the practice—it boosts creativity, calms anxiety, and helps with focus, to name a few—it may be worth reconsidering.

Article
Zoe Weiner
2021
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How to Meditate When You Have No Idea Where to Start

To help you learn how to meditate and integrate it into your life, SELF asked meditation experts some of your most common meditation questions.

Article
Anna Borges
2020
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10 Unexpected Ways to Meditate Every Day

If carving out an hour to sit on a cushion doesn’t float your boat, there are many unexpected ways to meditate every day. Get the benefits of meditation by trying out an alternative style from this list.

Article
Sophia Breene
2013
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Which Type of Meditation Is Right for Me?

Not all meditation styles are right for everyone. These practices require different skills and mindsets. How do you know which practice is right for you?

Article
Holly J. Bertone
2021
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What’s in a Word? Samsara

Our expert explains the etymology of samsara.

Article
Andrew Olendzki
2019
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Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem

Essentially each practitioner of Buddhist meditation makes the journey alone, but many find that committing themselves to the three jewels—Buddha, dharma, and sangha—helps take them further.

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Christina Feldman
2016
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The Pāramis: Heart of Buddha’s Teachings and Our Own Practice

One of the roots of the word parami conveys the sense of “supreme quality.” Pāramītā means “going toward” something, going toward perfection.

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Sylvia Boorstein
1997
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Inner Peace: As Easy As Breathing

You don't have to tie yourself in knots to meditate, nor chant unintelligible mantras. Quelling your unruly babble of thoughts in order to focus on the silence within is as simple as one to five, as Andrew Purvis discovers.

Article
William Bloom
1996
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FindCenter Quotes ImageMeditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.

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Pema Chödrön
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Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices

Contemplate the intimate journey of coming home to yourself as Sister Dr. Jenna and our sacred storytellers share their true, personal stories about meditation as a gateway into the mystical.

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Sister Dr. Jenna
2022
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