How do I avoid distractions during meditation?
Distractions are inevitable. There’s always going to be distractions, whether it’s a barking dog, a car alarm, a crying...
Tag: concentration
If meditation makes me sleepy, does that mean I am doing it wrong?
Question: “If meditation makes me sleepy, does that mean I am doing it wrong?” No. Almost every beginner will feel...
Tips on meditating
Question: “Hello! I’ve just stumbled onto your blog and I’m already a fan. I’ve just started exploring Buddhism and...
Emptying our mind of thoughts
Question: “Lately I’ve been feeling really chaotic, and it’s messed up my grades. I’ve tried yoga and meditation, but...
Is there a certain way to meditate?
Question: “Hi I have a question about meditation, I am just beginning to have an interest in Buddhism and...
I do Buddhist practices, can I consider myself a Buddhist?
Question: “Do you find it wrong that I consider myself Buddhist, even though I have never been to a...
Samatha and Vipassana
If we had to break down meditation into parts, it would break into two: Samatha and Vipassana. I’ve wrote...
Meditation Laziness
We’ve all experienced meditation laziness. Meditation laziness happens when we become distracted, have wandering thoughts, become tired, or even...
The Six Paramitas
The Six Paramitas (Perfections) 1. Generosity: Giving: of property, of Dharma, of refuge, of active love. 2. Moral Ethics (Morality): 1) Protection...