Many times when an instruction to observe the breath is given while starting meditation a session we get confused about how we should breathe. Should we inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth(like yoga and...
Mental factors which stop our progress in daily life, Meditation or self-mastery are hindrances. Here is a list of 5 hindrances Sensory Desire/Craving Craving is a very big hindrance it makes us lose control over...
Vipassana means to see as it is to see. To see reality as it is. Vipassana is an ancient technique of meditation. It was thought in India 2500 years ago. The closest English translation of vipassana is Insight. And how do you get...
Eightfold noble path by Gotama Buddha 1.Right Understanding/View (Sammā ditthi) There are three kinds of right understandings/views. 1. Right understanding/view that in the case of beings there two kinds of actions...
Four Noble truths according to Gotama Buddha are 1.Dukkha(suffering) The first noble truth is life starts with suffering. It’s a characteristic of existence in the realm of samsara. From the time a child is born to the...
Have you ever wondered why do you need to close eyes while meditating? Is it a belief or a ritual that we need to follow or just blind faith? There has to be no blind faith or just a belief in the process of meditation...
Have you ever felt that you are sitting for a meditation session and suddenly a strong emotion arises? And you feel like you can breakdown into tears anytime. This can even stay even after you complete the session sometimes If...
In this age of information and distractions, focus plays an important role. The more focused you are the more productive you will be and you can get more things done in less time without getting tired. The short answer to the...
Have you gone through this? You got so angry that your whole body starts to become hot and tensed. You feel out of control and thoughts related to the situation keeps on rolling in your mind making things worse. And...
Walking meditation… Some people say a mindful walk. So Question arises Can we practice walking meditation? The short answer to this question is Yes. You can practice walking meditation or walking mindfully and it...
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