CalmMinds Meditation
Find Inner Peace and Relaxation with Calm Minds Meditation
Embrace Love for What Challenges You
Someone emailed me recently about how she often feels a sense of anxiety around her solar plexus. I can relate to that. I experience it too, although not constantly, it’s ... Read MoreRead More
Embracing the Delight of Saying No
Currently, I’m teaching an online course called “Calm In the Storm,” which focuses on finding peace during these turbulent times. Teaching this course has made me more aware of my ... Read MoreRead More
Five Strategies for Self-Forgiveness and Overcoming Deep Regret
I’ve seen many people struggle because they can’t forgive themselves. Maybe they hurt someone, let someone get hurt, missed an opportunity, or made a bad decision. This often leads to ... Read MoreRead More
Cultivate and Nurture Your Creative Spark
Sometimes our inspiration dries up and we find ourselves just going through the motions. We might even stop meditating regularly. But sometimes, listening to a guided meditation, whether it’s online ... Read MoreRead More
Confronting the Perils of Self-Doubt
I recently received an email from someone seeking advice on how to handle a wave of self-doubt and self-criticism: “I started meditating regularly about a month ago, but now I’m ... Read MoreRead More
Mastering the Art of Suffering: The Pathway to a Happier Life
One of the key teachings from the Buddha is the four noble truths. These truths explain that 1) suffering is a part of life, 2) suffering happens because we tend ... Read MoreRead More
Guiding Your Children’s Spiritual Growth: Expert Advice and Strategies
Helping your children experience the positive effects of spirituality can be simple and straightforward. Psychology professor Mark Holder suggests three methods to get your children started: Dr. Sonja Lyumbomirsky, author ... Read MoreRead More
Navigating the Challenges of Transformation
Recently, one of my meditation students reached out for some guidance. She’s in the process of downsizing to a smaller apartment, which means she has to let go of some ... Read MoreRead More
Drawing Near!
If you’re interested in getting early access to Bodhipaksa’s newest guided meditations aimed at fostering inner peace, check out our Indiegogo campaign. For those new to Indiegogo, it’s a crowdfunding ... Read MoreRead More
Examining the Downsides (The Social Media Sutra, Part 2)
In a series of posts, I’m explaining how we can liberate ourselves from our social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures. One of these teachings is found in ... Read MoreRead More
Embrace Suffering as a Call to Mindfulness
Here’s a funny story for you. At Wildmind, we fund our activities by selling meditation supplies, so our office doubles as a mini-warehouse with incense, Buddha statues, meditation cushions, and ... Read MoreRead More
A Gentle Approach to Achieving Your Goals
Parents shaming us by comparing us unfavorably to a sibling, bosses humiliating us in front of colleagues when we don’t meet their expectations, or partners repeatedly complaining about an undone ... Read MoreRead More
Can You Meditate Lying Down
Discover if you can meditate lying down and still benefit from a peaceful mind. Learn the advantages, drawbacks, techniques, and tips for lying down meditation. ... Read MoreRead More
Embracing the Journey of Aging Through Meditation
An elderly friend once told me, “Aging isn’t for the faint-hearted.” She was mainly referring to the physical challenges that come with getting older—like the aches, pains, and tasks that ... Read MoreRead More
Mastering the Art of Focus: Tackling Tasks One by One
Explore Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness We all face major stressors like financial troubles or relationship issues. But even the smaller, everyday situations can add to our stress. For me, parenting ... Read MoreRead More
Mastering the Craft of Inner Calm
Our crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo is going great. With 23 days left, we’re already 51% funded. Wondering what this is all about? Let me explain. We launched a campaign to ... Read MoreRead More
“Embracing Mindfulness with Your Furry Companions”
I have a daily Zoom meditation group as part of Wildmind’s Meditation Initiative, and often, a few pets make an appearance. One day, someone even joked that it must be ... Read MoreRead More
Drawing Near: Embracing Proximity
If you’d like early access to Bodhipaksa’s latest guided meditations for developing inner peace, check out our Indiegogo campaign. Indiegogo is a crowdfunding platform where you can support projects in ... Read MoreRead More
The Globe Yearns for Your Compassion
Just as a child needs nurturing parents, the world now more than ever needs our wisdom, compassion, and care. But changing the world starts with changing ourselves. For 2,500 years, ... Read MoreRead More
Examining the Downsides: The Social Media Sutra, Part 2
In this series of posts, I use teachings from early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can overcome social media addiction. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, which ... Read MoreRead More