Do you get enough sleep? Former Zen monk Clark Strand would probably argue that you don’t—and that people haven’t since the invention of the light bulb. With his 4-part video teaching on "green meditation" Strand takes us back to the way we were meant to sleep and shows us how. Audio Q&A and discussion forum. (Mar. 2010) Not yet a Sustaining Member? Sign up here.
Did you know that suffering is optional? In this 8-part video teaching, Tibetan master Gelek Rimpoche explains why this is true, how to recognize the causes of suffering, and how to make choices that alleviate it. Interact with Gelek Rimpoche and senior students, who will answer your questions. Written material included. (Feb./Mar. 2010) Not yet a Sustaining Member? Sign up here.
This 3-part audio teaching, Sharon Salzberg, gives you an opportunity to practice kindness in your everyday life—whether you’re feeling kind or not. Insight meditation pioneer Sharon Salzberg has been teaching loving-kindness meditation (metta) for more than three decades. Fundamental to Buddhist teachings, the practice of metta is a path in itself. Guided meditations are included in the talks. Transcripts of talks also included. (Nov. 2009) Not yet a Sustaining Member? Sign up here.
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Sharon, I have never heard this explained so well and so meaningfully. Very heartfelt.
Again, another wonderful teaching. I found the teaching of the body scan helpful. Opening up to the feel of things,...
I think this teaching will help me be able to wiggle more while I'm meditating so I can do it longer. I have an...
Although meditating while sitting on a cushion on the floor is not easiest postion for me to start, my body relaxes...