It's not very Buddhist to make a shopping list (Buddha says suffering is caused by desire), but sometimes there are some things you need — or, rather, might want — to help you get your meditation on.

Like the rest of the world, my wife Brittany and I were concerned about how the pandemic was going to impact our jobs, financial stability and health. But mostly, we struggled with the anxieties of ...

If you would've asked me what I thought about meditation three months ago, I would've said something along the lines of, "I wish I could get into it, but it's not my thing." I had tried meditating a ...

People meditate (and people have been meditating for thousands of years) because of the myriad benefits associated with the practice. It can promote calmness and relaxation. It can increase your ...

A month ago, when the coronavirus crisis had started to impact daily life in New York City, where I live, I could feel a familiar sense of anxiety creeping in. I had experienced anxiety in the past, ...

I secretly hoped meditation class would give me the chance to nap for class credit. To graduate from Butler University, I had to take a class on well-being. My friends and I waited until our final ...

The idea that meditation is good for you is certainly not new, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why meditating so reliably improves mental and physical health. One old theory is ...

If you’ve ever tried meditation, you know it’s no walk in the park to stay focused. It’s super common for the mind to wander and for intrusive thoughts to creep their way in. And yet, meditation is a ...

We've all found different ways to practice self-care while self-quarantining at home. So if you've never tried meditating, here are three easy steps to get started at home. 1. Find a meditation ...

Whenever we think of any profession, our first reaction focuses on the hard work and perseverance required to attain that ...