Episodes

  • How long does meditation take to work

    How long does meditation take to work
    Jan 12 2022
    Beginner meditators often wonder how long it will take for meditation to work. The answer lies in what exactly it is we want meditation to do for us. We look at various meditation objectives and how long each of them typically and historically takes to accomplish.
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    15 mins
  • Why is meditation making me more irritated and angry?

    Why is meditation making me more irritated and angry?
    Nov 26 2021
    Can meditation make us MORE irritable and angry? You’ve finished meditating, you’re in your happy place, you’re blissed out, it’s awesome. Then you do something else or interact with someone else and get super-annoyed with situation.

    In this episode we look at why this happens and what we can do to avoid it.
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    12 mins
  • What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness

    What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness
    Oct 20 2021
    Is mindfulness the same as meditation or is meditation the same as mindfulness? We look at the history of each of these to figure it all out.
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    12 mins
  • How can I meditate to music and what is kirtan?

    How can I meditate to music and what is kirtan?
    Oct 8 2021
    One of the most popular music meditation traditions is the Indain kirtan traditions. What is it and how can we use it to meditate?
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    13 mins
  • Can I meditate to music? Early Buddhist traditions.

    Can I meditate to music? Early Buddhist traditions.
    Oct 2 2021
    Some meditation traditions encourage the use of music during meditation while others discourage it. In this episode we look at the reasons you might NOT want to use music during meditation.
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    16 mins
  • Do I need a timer to meditate?

    Do I need a timer to meditate?
    Sep 23 2021
    The benefits and drawbacks of using a timer or timer app during meditation.
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    14 mins
  • How do I deepen my meditation?

    How do I deepen my meditation?
    Jul 16 2021
    Are you wondering why you're not able to go into a deep meditation. In this episode, we look at three things that might help in deepening your meditation.
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    11 mins
  • Do I have to close my eyes to meditate?

    Do I have to close my eyes to meditate?
    May 30 2021
    Should we keep our eyes open or closed during meditation? We look at the pros and cons of each.
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    17 mins