Chanting for Buddhahood

Shodaigyo meditation combines silent sitting with chanting to the beat of a drum. Ryuei Michael McCormick on how to do this calming yet exhilarating practice.

A Jewish-Buddhist Practice for Well-Being

Darren Kleinberg teaches a Jewish-Buddhist practice for holding the whole universe in your heart.

How to Practice Bearing Witness

A three-step practice to connect with and serve those who are suffering.

Meditation: Be Kind to Yourself

A three-step contemplation from Kristin Neff to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).

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The Magic Moment in Meditation

Sharon Salzberg explains how to practice basic breath meditation.

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How to Experience the True Nature of Mind

Mingyur Rinpoche shares step-by-step instructions to experience the basic nature of mind.

Green Tara: You Are the Divine Feminine

No matter your gender identification, you can do Green Tara practice and help bring yourself—and the world—into balance. Lama Döndrup Drölma offers step-by-step instructions.

Other Ways to Practice Meditation

You can bring the mind of meditation to any experience. Konda Mason explains how.

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How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation

This basic mindfulness meditation from Zen teacher James Ishmael Ford offers a great practice to start your day.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Walking Meditation

The late Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized the practice of mindful walking as a profound way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. Read on and learn how to breathe, take a mindful step, and come back to your true home.