In this meditation we will focus on addressing our inner critic that is constantly speaking to us. You may find any position comfortable for this meditation. You may sit, lie down, or do it while walking. As before, begin by centering yourself, however works for you. When you find yourself in a calm, present state, [...]
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The Five Hindrances
In Buddhism, the Five Hindrances are five factors that hinder our meditation practice and our practice of the path in our daily lives. The Five Hindrances are Desire, Ill-Will, Sloth, Anxiety, and Doubt. Working on these qualities within ourselves will help us be able to meditate better and practice in our lives. Sensory Desire The [...]
Step One: Honesty and Right View
The First Step of Alcoholics Anonymous states, ”We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” The principle behind this first step is honesty. Step One also is closely related to Right View in Buddhism. Step One and Honesty The first step is a simple (not easy) declaration of our complete defeat. Looking out our [...]
Keeping It Real
In daily life, we have many experiences. Sounds, smells, physical sensations, tastes, sights, thoughts, and emotions fill our lives. Although we are constantly being flooded by stimuli, we still have time to add a lot to our direct experience. There is a big difference between our direct experience and what we add on to it. [...]
Hearing Meditation
Just as we are constantly breathing, there are constantly noises around us. Breathing meditation may be done anywhere for even a brief period, and so can a hearing meditation. We must take the same focus we used to observe our breath and use it to observe the sounds around us. Find a comfortable place to [...]
Walking Meditation
With the body scan meditation, we practiced looking over our entire body, practicing mindful awareness while we were at rest. In this meditation, we will use that focused awareness on our body and the concentration from week one to observe our body in motion, specifically while walking. In this meditation, we will observe our body [...]
Body Scan Meditation
For the body scan meditation, find a place to lie down comfortably. A bed is probably not ideal, as you may fall asleep. In this meditation, we will go through each part of our body and notice where there is tension. When you notice tension somewhere in your body, don’t try to push it away. [...]
Right View
Right View (samyag drishti) is often the first of the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism. Right view is the practice of seeing things as they really are, or recognizing the true nature. Before anything, Right View is a full understanding of the Four Noble Truths. Sariputra said that Right View was the ability to distinguish [...]
The Four Brahma-Viharas: Equanimity (Upekkha)
The fourth of the Four Brahma-Viharas is equanimity, or upekkha. The practice of equanimity is treating things without judgement or reaction. True equanimity is having a balanced, peaceful mind. With equanimity, our mind-state is unshakeable, as events around us and thoughts within us do not have such strong influence. Equanimity is a difficult spiritual concept [...]
The Four Brahma Viharas: Sympathetic Joy (Mudita)
The third of the Four Brahma Viharas is Sympathetic Joy or Mudita. The practice of sympathetic joy is finding happiness in the success of others. We may find envy arising when someone else succeeds. We may find that we sometimes do not wish for others to succeed. Mudita is the practice of putting aside these [...]
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