Category Archives: Meditation for the Soul

One of the most remarkable meditations is the forgiveness meditation. We all have known people who have made us angry or have wronged us. If we hold onto hate and anger, they will have negative effects on our mind and … Continue reading →

Chanting is another way of using a mantra to meditate. You might use the same words used in silent mantra meditation to chant out loud. Or you could find songs to chant such as old Chinese chants, or Sanskrit Indian … Continue reading →

Posture is very important. If you are in a very uncomfortable position you won’t be able to keep that position for very long. If you sit upright with crossed legs or in an upright chair, you will find it much … Continue reading →

The word vipassana come from Sanskrit and means “insight.” Many different traditions have mindfulness meditation techniques. Mindfulness is a way of being in the Buddhist tradition, a way of being fully here-and-now in every moment we are alive. Being fully … Continue reading →

Whenever a thought enters your mind, just acknowledge it and say to yourself, “I see that, but not now” and let it pass on out of your mind. Continue reading →

It is all on the inside. Continue reading →

During a meditation it is best to drop any and all preconceived judgments. Continue reading →

Having your eyes open or closed is a personal preference, it really doesn’t matter. I think most people meditate with their eyes closed because it is easier to let go of distractions that way. If you are a visual person, … Continue reading →