Developing a Healing Attention
Sit comfortably and quietly. Let your body rest easily. Breathe gently. Let go of your thoughts, past and future, memories and plans. Just be present.…
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A Sitting Meditation
To begin meditation, select a quiet time and place. Be seated on a cushion or chair, taking an erect yet relaxed posture. Let yourself sit…
A Meditation on Lovingkindness
This meditation uses words, images, and feelings to evoke a lovingkindness and friendliness toward oneself and others. With each recitation of the phrases, we are…
Skillful Service is Born of a Quiet Heart
Wise intention and skillful service need to be nourished by periods of quiet and prayer. Every great tradition includes some from of the Sabbath. In…
Forgiveness Meditation
If you’ve been hurt by another person—or by your own inner judge and jury—you’ve probably figured out that it’s impossible to forgive through sheer will…
Guided Meditations for Difficult Times
We all face tough times. But how can we meet these difficult situations with a compassionate heart and a clear mind? “Inside each of us…
The Beginner's Guide to Forgiveness
Forgiveness is possible. On The Beginner’s Guide to Forgiveness, author Jack Kornfield explores why forgiveness, personally and globally, is essential to our health and happiness,…
Vipassana Meditation: Mindfulness and Lovingkindness
Jack provides you with a clear and accessible introduction to mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation practice, two complementary essentials of Buddhist practice that amplify each other…
Guided Meditation: Six Essential Practices…
As anyone who has tried it knows, meditation looks simple, but at times can be difficult. The most potent ally you can have on your…
Meditation for Beginners
For readers who have thought about trying meditation but weren’t sure how to get started, Meditation for Beginners presents a complete introduction to Insight meditation…
