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Vipassana Meditation and Body Sensation: Eilona Ariel at TEDxJaffa 2013

2013

Eilona Ariel is a documentary filmmaker whose work was deeply inspired by her life in Asia and her practice of the ancient meditation technique called Vipassana.

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How to Meditate

Not all contemplative paths kindle the same doubts or present the same liabilities. There are, in fact, many methods of meditation and "spiritual" inquiry that can greatly enhance our mental health while offering no affront to the intellect.

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Sam Harris
2011
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The History and Origin of Meditation

With so many demands on our time and minds, it takes conscious effort to take a moment and allow ourselves the time we need to explore who we truly are. Even when we do make time, many people are stuck on how to actually do this.

Article
Elaine Mead
2020
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Theravada Vipassana Practice

Insight meditation is a path of discovery.

Article
Jack Kornfield
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Fasting the Mind: Spiritual Exercises for Psychic Detox

Combines cognitive psychology with Zen, Taoist, and Vedic practices to empty the mind • Explains how eliminating external stimulation can alleviate stress and anxiety for a calmer state of mind • Details meditation practices, such as open-awareness meditation, contemplation of Zen koans, and...

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Jason Gregory
2017
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Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You

The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the simple practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners make it easy to build an ongoing meditation routine that is best for you.

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Benjamin W. Decker
2018
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Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation

In Seeking the Heart of Wisdom, Goldstein and Kornfield present the central teachings and practices of insight meditation in a clear and personal language.

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Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, the Dalai Lama (foreword)
2025
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A Heart as Wide as the World: Stories on the Path of Lovingkindness

The Buddhist teachings have the power to transform our lives for the better, says Sharon Salzberg, and all we need to bring about this transformation can be found in the ordinary events of our everyday experiences.

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Sharon Salzberg
1999
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