Meditation
Meditation & The Achievement Problem
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Meditation
The Three Pillars of Meditation
When I was first starting my journey into self-development, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy I was still studying music at university here in Melbourne, Australia. The
Meditation
How to Stop Falling Asleep While Meditating
Do you suffer from falling asleep while meditating? Have you asked yourself, why do I keep falling asleep during meditation? Perhaps you’ve even wondered if
Meditation
Can You Meditate Lying Down?
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to meditate lying down? Perhaps you’ve wondered can I meditate lying down? If this is you, then
Personal Growth
Finding Time to be Quiet
Back in the day, when I was working a corporate job and had just moved into the monastery, I would often spend Sunday afternoons with
Meditation
How to Practice Samatha Meditation
Welcome to this article on Samatha meditation. I go deep into the details of the practice to give you everything you will ever need to
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Does Meditation Work for Everyone?
One of the core motivating factors of any human life is a general move toward greater happiness. Not the fleeting happiness that arises from hedonic
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Why Do I Feel Drained After Meditation?
Meditation is about awakening to deeper states of well-being. So if you are feeling drained after a session, this indicates that you are doing something
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How Do I Know If I am Meditating Correctly?
It is easy to be fooled into thinking you are meditating correctly if you think meditation is all and only about creating a relaxed “in