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Wendy Hasenkamp, host of the Mind & Life Podcast, moderated a discussion between Anne Klein, a teacher in a Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and Anil Seth, who has done important research on the neuroscience that examines our sense of self. Their discussion highlights some of the similarities and differences between Buddhist views of the self and… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

The New Year is a time when many people try to renew or restart their meditation practice. Here are several articles on habit formation and starting over. The practice of starting over can be an especially helpful habit to learn. Phillip Moffitt discusses the practice of starting over, a practice he initially learned from Sharon… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Pema Chodron’s teaching has a strong focus on the uncertainty and the loss of control that we often experience in life, and how that can lead to the feeling of groundlessness. The following article provides a good summary of her approach to those topics: The Fundamental Ambiguity of Being Human An article by Blanche Hartman… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Gil Fronsdal wrote an excellent article on impermanence and its importance in Buddhist practice. This includes a discussion of the Buddha’s approach to working with the suffering that can result from clinging in the midst of change and uncertainty. You can find that article here: Impermanence The following piece by Connie Anderson looks at the… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Oren Jay Sofer wrote an article that explores the relationship between gratitude and grief. The article may be helpful as we celebrate Thanksgiving while simultaneously facing many crises in the world. You can find his article here: Why We Need Both Gratitude And Support A recent podcast from Tenpercent Happier with Kaira Jewel Lingo addresses… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Christina Feldman wrote an article that helps us explore the practice of equanimity in the ups and downs we experience in life. The article includes a brief description of what are known as the eight worldly winds, pairs of opposites that we all encounter in life. You can find her article here: The Worldly Winds… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Sharon Salzberg wrote an article that introduces equanimity and shows how it leads to wisdom and supports the other three heart-centered qualities. You can find her article here: What Equanimity Means in Buddhism Kaira Jewel Lingo provides a description of equanimity that discusses the difference between indifference and equanimity. It also shows us how equanimity… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Jack Kornfield has a two-part article that discusses how some have interpreted Buddhism as a pessimistic practice focused on suffering, but he emphasizes the importance of opening to joy. He also provides some guidance on practices that can help open to innate joy. You can find his articles here: Natural Joy and Here: Natural Joy… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

In Western culture we typically associate joy with external, conditional events. However, there is a form of joy that is unconditional and available in any circumstances. Scott Tusa describes this practice of innate or unconditional joyfulness as a radical act. You can find his article here: Joy is a Radical Act Oren Jay Sofer describes… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support

Tonglen, which means taking and sending, is a meditation practice for opening to our innate compassion that is most associated with the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism. Pema Chodron provides a brief introduction to the practice that you can find here: How to Practice Tonglen Dekila Chungyalpa was born in the Himalayan land of Sikkim and… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support