Christiane Wolf on how to practice sympathetic joy, or mudita — delight in the happiness of others.
A Practice for Developing Kindness Toward Yourself
Valerie Mason-John shares a meditation for cultivating a positive relationship with yourself, and, by extension, the world.
A Loving-Kindness Meditation to Heal Your Inner Child
Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward on how to give the wounded child inside you the love and compassion they deserve.
How to Practice Chanting
It’s an expression of oneness — with the Buddha, with the sangha, with the cosmos itself. Mark Unno teaches you how to let go into the flow of chanting.
Self-Compassion Meditation
A three-step contemplation from Kristin Neff to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).
Set Your Intention & Rejoice in Your Day
Thupten Jinpa teaches us two great practices to start and end every day.
A Practice to Navigate Grief
Kimberly Brown takes us through the practice of “standing on the earth,” which can help us in times of great change and grief.
Say Yes to an Open Heart
Diana Winston reflects on the intertwining of mindfulness and compassion, as practiced with an open heart.
Two-Minute Meditations for Anytime, Anywhere
Life is busy. Here’s a selection of quick meditations to work with emotional distress and foster mindfulness when time is scarce.
How to Practice Contemplative Photography
Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.