Tag: Mind
Drive All Blames Into One (Lojong Mind Training Slogan)
Category: Buddhist Path | Recent Meditation Posts The classic lojong mind training verse, ‘drive all blames into one,’ teaches us how to use blame effectively. Instead of blaming others for our problems, as we often do, it encourages us to look for the one single source of our suffering, our own mind. Transforming Unfavorable Circumstances…
The Lojong Mind Training Slogans (Explained with Examples)
Category: Buddhist Path | Recent Meditation Posts The Lojong Mind Training Slogans (Mahayana Buddhist Practice) The lojong mind training slogans are brief, pith statements that serve as mindfulness reminders. Together, they form a mind training practice for integrating the wisdom of meditation into our daily lives and walking the bodhisattva path. What Is Lojong Mind…
Managing Anger: Practical Techniques for a Calmer Mind
Anger. It’s a primal emotion, a red-hot ember burning within us, ready to erupt at the slightest provocation. Whether it’s a rude driver cutting you off, a frustrating email exchange, or a disagreement with a loved one, anger can quickly hijack our communication and leave us feeling isolated and out of control. But what if…
When the bottom hatch opens – the vicissitudes of the wandering mind in meditation – The Meditation Blog
By Rune Belsvik A bottom hatch opens and something rushes out, sprinkles down, disappears, and I wonder what I should do with it, something is waiting for me to find a solution to this leak, this outburst, all this that just disappears at great speed now, and I think that I just have to let…
What Is Merkaba Meditation? – Declutter The Mind
When people turn to meditation, they encounter a world of terms they may have never encountered before. Merkaba meditation has been around for a good amount of time, but there may still be a variety of questions surrounding what it actually means. 400+ Free Guided Meditation PracticesDeclutter The Mind will help you live more mindfully…
Harmonising The Mind: The Science Behind Meditation Music and Its Impact on the Brain
Introduction: The combination of music and meditation has become a potent potion, a melodic symphony reverberating through the mental corridors in the always-changing mental health and wellbeing field. Come along on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the fascinating realm of musical meditation and reveal the science behind its transformational impact on the brain.…
Journaling Techniques to Give You Peace of Mind
Journaling has the proven power to give you greater peace of mind while helping you develop valuable insights into yourself and your behavior. Maybe you’ve thought about adopting the practice but never took concrete steps to start. Here’s everything you need to know about embarking on your journaling journey, from choosing the right format to…
Tonglen Mind Training For An Open Heart (Explained)
Category: Buddhist Path | Love & Compassion Meditation | Recent Meditation Posts Tonglen is a Tibetan term that means ‘giving and taking.’ This beautiful meditation is a mind training exercise not only for cultivating compassion, but for expanding it immeasurably. Preparing For The Practice Of Tonglen (Cultivating Compassion) The foundation of tonglen practice, giving and…
How To Get Wise Mind With DBT Meditation
Do you experience moments in your life when you are acting purely on emotions rather than rational thought? How about the opposite, moments when you are all logic and no heart? Neither of these mindsets is ideal. What is ideal is when our hearts and our heads work together, when we are guided by both…