Buddhism

Stress and anxiety are a pandemic in our culture, especially in Western developed countries. The meditative practices of Zen Buddhism offers an island of peace, the support of others also seeking...

Meditation has become well known in the western world today, but the number of styles from which to choose can confuse someone first starting to practice. One of the most basic forms is meditation...

Zen yoga is a synthesis of Zen meditation, tai chi, qigong, shanti yoga principles and poses (asanas). Zen yoga exercises incorporate meditation, flow, breath and stretching to renew body, mind...

Siddhis are obtained through the practice of Sadhana, a highly disciplined meditation practice that is a necessary part of Buddhist tantrism. Sadhana practices are said to result in supernatural...

Silent Illumination is a form of Zen meditation that originated in China. It is a very simple and direct way of meditation that can take a lifetime to master.

The eastern practice of Mandala meditation has been used for centuries as an effective tool in calming the soul and clearing the mind of clutter. Mandala meditation is for the beginner and the...

The Wish Fulfilling Jewel is Bodhicitta. By thought, action, feeling and speech,one wishes and practices for the awakening of all beings. Bodhicitta is a sparkling jewel of compassion for all beings.

To practice Buddhist compassion, one must seek to attain distinct levels. First, it is necessary to become a Buddhist, then to become a Bodhisattva--a compassionate being who seeks enlightenment...

Satori is a Zen Buddhist concept that refers to awakening. Although Satori is a consequence of Zazen (Zen Sitting Practice), one is not to be attached to attaining satori, for satori is exquisite...

The Buddhist concept, bodhicitta, is a key element for successful dharma practice, which means practicing the Buddha's teachings. Bodhicitta is known as the Wish Fulfilling Jewel, and is deep...

Shambhala Buddhism was founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He introduced Shambhala to the West in the 1970s. Shambhala practice is based on teachings that are rooted in ancient Buddhist...

The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, attained awakening and went on to teach the truth about suffering and the way to liberation from suffering. The Four Noble Truths identify that suffering exists and...

Mantra meditation is one of the most commonly practiced forms of meditation, an art that dates to nearly as far back as human history goes. But just because it is a common practice, that does not...

Anapanasati meditation is the practice of mindful observance of one's breath. Breath awareness allows one to be anchored in the present moment and prevent thoughts about the past and future from...