Meditate with Ease and Skill
We come to meditation for many reasons: to ease stress, find focus, explore our inner life, or seek insight. Whatever draws us, meditation offers a refuge from the noise of the world—and a way to transform how we relate to our mind, heart, and life itself. With clear guidance, its benefits are available to anyone.
Meditation is both a discipline and a craft—an art of living that invites us to understand ourselves and this life more deeply. As my first teacher, Anagarika Munindra-ji, often said, “If you want to understand your mind, sit down and observe it.” At its heart, meditation is a practice of learning: why we suffer, how to stop struggling, and how to live with greater freedom and compassion. Over time, it can transform your life, clarify your purpose, and support you in offering your gifts to the world.
These resources invite you to explore this path at your own pace—through articles, talks, and guided practices drawn from Buddhist Insight Meditation.
Start Here: How to Clear Your Mind
Learn why thoughts aren’t the problem in meditation, how to work with distraction, and practical tools to quiet the mind naturally.
Foundations of Meditation
These articles explore what meditation really is, how mindfulness works, and how to cultivate steady awareness in daily life.
Finding Time to Practice
The benefits of meditation unfold over time, yet it can be hard to sustain a steady rhythm. These reflections offer insight and encouragement to keep returning to practice.
Books and Pratice
Deepen your practice with study, retreats, and community.
Your Heart Was Made for This
About the Book: A practical guide to cultivating the inner resources we need to meet a world in crisis with courage, integrity, and love. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, psychology, and contemplative traditions, Oren offers reflections, practices, and guidance to bring wisdom and compassion to every aspect of life.
“This is the book we need right now to help heal the planet and care for one another.”
Clear Dharma Sangha
About the Group: A weekly online gathering for meditation, reflection, and conversation. Each session weaves together guided practice, Dharma teachings, and community dialogue around the themes of awareness, compassion, social transformation and wise action. Join from anywhere to nurture clarity, steadiness, and an engaged heart.
“Once there is seeing, there must be acting—otherwise, what is the point of seeing?”
Talks and Guided Meditations
These talks and guided meditations draw from retreats and classes exploring mindfulness, compassion, courage, and the heart of Buddhist practice.
GUIDED MEDITATIONS
CORE TEACHINGS
DHARMA TALKS
More Articles on Meditation
Explore more essays on mindfulness, compassion, joy, and the spiritual path in daily life.
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