The Cost of Confusion in Meditation is Often Measured in Years
Sadly, my guess is that this is true for most people who begin a meditation practice. The ideas are vague, the instructions are inconsistent, and much of what gets taught is repeated…
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Is there a Phrase (Mantra) I should Repeat when Meditating?
Should I repeat a Phrase while Meditating? (Mantra) This is a good question. The main goal of meditation as you begin is to reach a place where the mind is not churning…
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A Quiet Place for Meditation in Thailand
I think there must be many people who are looking for a quiet place to meditate in Thailand – but they have no interest in attending a 10 day silent retreat like…
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16 Essential Meditation Tips for Beginners (#11 and 16 are key)
Meditation is not difficult, but there are a hundred ways you can get off track. You maybe already know that. Most of the questions I get about meditation from beginners are about…
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Meditation Tips for Advanced Students
This is part of a collection of Meditation Tips. Here are more > There are several things advanced meditation students are doing that are impeding their progress. Assuming you want to progress…
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Where Should Your Eyes Look During Meditation?
[Page Updated 1 April 2025.] Some new meditators are wondering, ‘Where should the eyes look during meditation?’ Guess what? Some meditators who have been doing it for decades are wondering the same thing….
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This Path, That Path, Her Path, His Path, My Path, Your Path
(an email I replied to someone) It doesn’t really matter, you know? My path wasn’t like anyone else’s that I know of. You should also find your own path. What someone else…
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Meditation Catch-22
Meditation Catch-22 – Don’t Want the Experiences I was lucky when I began meditating. I didn’t have any illusion about what states I might reach, what levels. I didn’t study any of…
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New Sitting Meditation Position (Meditation Journal)
Sitting Position during Meditation Journal Date: 1998 I found that meditation by sitting in a chair and putting my feet up on a table is the easiest way for me to relax….
