On practice  Sitting Without a Sitter
by Bodhipaksa
Most forms of meditation involve some kind of active participation focused around a purpose — concentrating on the breathing, or developing lovingkindness, for example. The practice known as “just sitting” is remarkable in that mindful attention and lovingkindness simply manifest from within, spontaneously. Bodhipaksa explains how this beautiful and simple practice works.  Click here to read more
 STOP and be mindful
by Sunada
Meditation isn’t like an anti-anxiety pill that will slow things down just by dropping it in. Sunada reminds us it’s really more a way to begin training ourselves to be a different way. Click here to read more
 Know You’re a Good Person
by Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
For many of us, perhaps the hardest thing of all is to believe that “I am a good person.” We can climb mountains, work hard, acquire many skills, act ethically — but truly feel that one is good deep down? Nah! Neuropsychologist and author Rick Hanson explains how to develop confidence in your innate goodness. Click here to read more  Driving as Preparation
by Donald Altman
In this extract from his new book, One Minute Mindfulness, psychotherapist and mindfulness coach Donald Altman explains how bringing moments of mindfulness into our driving, so that we can “fully participate in the journey of moving from one place to another.” Click here to read more  Meditating with Tinnitus
by Mandy Sutter
If you suffer from tinnitus — persistent ringing in the ears — you may wonder whether meditation is a good idea. And yet it can be a powerful tool in helping you come to terms with the white noise inside your head. Meditator and long-time tinnitus sufferer Mandy Sutter airs some of the issues. Click here to read more  On Prayer Flags and Changing the World
by Bodhipaksa
How can reflecting on the impermanence of our lives lead to compassionate engagement with the world? And what does any of that have to do with prayer flags? Find out in this address that Bodhipaksa gave to students at a high school in New Hampshire, where the students had made secular prayer flags in order to “send their positive thoughts into the world.” Click here to read more  Peace of Mind
by Saddhamala
Have you ever had trouble concentrating on a project, or falling asleep at night because your mind is racing or you are obsessing over a problem? If so, you'll appreciate how desirable, and yet elusive, peace of mind can be. Saddhamala offers some tools to help you let go and enjoy serenity. Click here to read more
 Defusing the Anger Bomb
by Vishvapani
What can you do when things are about to blow? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction coach and BBC radio commenter Vishvapani offers some advance on working with anger — or any other strong emotion — with mindfulness. Click here to read more
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