In our hi-tech, switched-on world, many people question the value of certain practices that have come down to us through the traditional religions. One of these is meditation, a practice of Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and other ancient faiths. Here in Thailand, some temples offer meditation retreats. People who attend them sometimes fail to get anything… Continue reading Do it yourself: Meditation does not have to be like boot camp – The Nation
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NHS recognition of mindfulness meditation is good for depression | Mia Hansson | Society | The Guardian
Scientists have now discovered how mindfulness meditation can give patients control over levels of depression, anxiety and chronic pain, says Mia Hansson The secular meditation courses now being rolled out by the NHS are a lot easier than the one the Buddha taught. Photograph: GuardianMindfulness meditation has been shown to give patients control over their… Continue reading NHS recognition of mindfulness meditation is good for depression | Mia Hansson | Society | The Guardian
Ed and Deb Shapiro: Why Meditation Doesn’t Belong to Anyone
Yogis do it, Christians do it, Buddhists do it, Jews do it, Hindus do it, Muslims do it, and atheists do it. Kids, the elderly, CEOs, celebrities, housewives and politicians all do it. It can be done in schools, hospitals, boardrooms, town halls, or your own living room. Meditation is now written into TV dramas.… Continue reading Ed and Deb Shapiro: Why Meditation Doesn’t Belong to Anyone
Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction? | North Coast Journal | Humboldt County
(Feb. 21, 2013) What [the Buddha] taught … the path that we think will lead us to happiness leads instead to sorrow. Donald Lopez, Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, U. of Michigan Every week or so, I receive an email announcing the latest scientific finding about meditation or, as it’s usually termed, “Buddhist meditation.”… Continue reading Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction? | North Coast Journal | Humboldt County
Lewis Richmond: Is Meditation Narcissistic? on Huffington Post
Is meditation narcissistic? The short answer is: it depends. The act of sitting in silence, eyes closed or facing a wall, attention focused on the inner landscape of breath, body and mental activity, could at least be characterized as self-absorbed — some might call it navel gazing. The term “navel gazing,” which the dictionary defines… Continue reading Lewis Richmond: Is Meditation Narcissistic? on Huffington Post
Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
Techniques to help clear and open your mind. Practice watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination. This 3 hour intensive is chock full of tips for beginning a meditation practice. Gain a quick overview of different kinds of meditation practices so that you can discover for yourself the benefits of… Continue reading Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
The results of a research study from San Francisco State University came out in July of 2012 that asked the question: “What is the best meditation?” Meditation practitioners around the world would say: “The meditation I do!” and as it turns out, the research shows that it is absolutely true! The study followed people who… Continue reading The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
Breathing exercises to combat anxiety | Mail Online
By Dr Jonty Heaversedge More than 870,000 Britons suffer from anxiety, a condition that triggers unnecessary feelings of uneasiness and worry. Increasingly, mindfulness – a psychological therapy with roots in Buddhist meditation – is being used by the NHS to help alleviate the symptoms. Here, in the final extract from his book The Mindful Manifesto,… Continue reading Breathing exercises to combat anxiety | Mail Online