Find Inner Peace and Relaxation with Calm Minds Meditation
Discover the physical and psychological benefits of meditation. Lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost mood with different meditation types. ... Read MoreRead More
The Buddha taught that we can replace unhelpful thoughts—those that cause unnecessary suffering—with more positive ones. He likened this to a carpenter using a smaller peg to push a larger ... Read MoreRead More
I want to share an insight about the nature of understanding through Buddhist meditation that I haven’t heard from other teachers yet, which I believe is crucial for anyone curious ... Read MoreRead More
I come from a family that loves drama. We could create a big fuss even out of a simple trip to the supermarket. Alcohol consumption only made this tendency worse. ... Read MoreRead More
These days, I often find myself reflecting on the phrase “lived by love.” Essentially, it means approaching life with compassion, good intentions, self-control, warmth, and kindness. It’s about finding the ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how early Buddhist teachings can help us overcome our addiction to social media, using insights from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This scripture outlines ... Read MoreRead More
I’m Bodhipaksa, the founder of Wildmind, and I have some exciting news about a new meditation project we’ve started. Wildmind is now becoming a Community-Supported Meditation Initiative. Here’s what that ... Read MoreRead More
Today is my birthday, and it’s one that stands out among all 63 birthdays I’ve had on this planet. It’s the first birthday I’ve celebrated since my mother passed away ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us overcome our addiction to social media. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More
Being aware of our body is a powerful tool for grounding ourselves and calming down. By focusing on physical sensations and movements, we can divert our attention from stressful, repetitive ... Read MoreRead More
Jack Kornfield, in Buddha’s Little Instruction Book, mentions, “The trouble is, you think you have time.” This means we often delay important tasks, assuming we’ll have time later, but there ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I use teachings from early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can free ourselves from social media addiction. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More
I remember a time shortly after I had learned to meditate when I was guided through a lovingkindness (metta bhavana) meditation practice. The instructor asked us to focus on our ... Read MoreRead More
Most of the pain we experience is self-inflicted. When we dwell on past resentments, we often blame others for our suffering. While it’s true that someone might have hurt us, ... Read MoreRead More
I’ve been running online courses through Wildmind since 2001, and I believe I might have been the first to offer meditation courses online. Over the years, a lot has changed. ... Read MoreRead More
I want to talk about community. In Buddhism, the community, or Sangha, plays a crucial role. Alongside the Buddha, who symbolizes the goal of awakening, and the Dharma, which represents ... Read MoreRead More
Could a computer write a convincing and accurate article about meditation? Could it even teach meditation? I decided to find out. I’ve been hearing a lot about ChatGPT, which stands ... Read MoreRead More
This summer, I read a book titled “Love Your Enemies” by Arthur C. Brooks, who was recently the president of a conservative think tank, the American Enterprise Institute. The book ... Read MoreRead More
Just Sitting is all about accepting yourself completely. It’s a practice of simply being, where you sit and let thoughts come and go without getting wrapped up in them. Over ... Read MoreRead More
A member of the Wildmind community recently reminded me of an article titled “The Surprising Downsides of Empathy,” which was published on the BBC website about two-and-a-half years ago. According ... Read MoreRead More
I’m currently 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