Sitting Meditation:The Mechanism Behind Habits and Delusive Thoughts
In meditation and Buddhist psychology, “habit tendencies” and “delusive thoughts” are essential concepts...
Sitting Meditation:The Root Causes of a Distracted Mind
A distracted mind is a universal experience in both meditation and daily life...
Sitting Meditation:The Five Stages of Developing Concentration
The development of concentration (samādhi) follows a gradual process...
Sitting Meditation:Qi Sensations and Energy Flow in Meditation
Many practitioners experience “qi sensations”—warmth, tingling...
Sitting Meditation:The Difference Between Zen Meditation and Mindfulness
Zen meditation (Chan practice) and mindfulness are often discussed together...
Sitting Meditation:The Relationship Between Concentration (Samādhi) and Wisdom (Paññā)
“Concentration and wisdom” are the two inseparable pillars of Buddhist practice...
Sitting Meditation:Contemplating Non-Self in All Phenomena~Breaking the Center of “Me”
“Contemplating non-self in phenomena” is the fourth foundation of mindfulness...
Sitting Meditation:Contemplating the Impermanence of the Mind~Thoughts Like the Wind
“Contemplating the impermanence of the mind” is a key practice in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness...
Sitting Meditation:Contemplating Feelings as Suffering~Understanding the Nature of Dukkha
“Contemplating feelings as suffering” is a key part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness...
Sitting Meditation:Contemplation of the Impure Body~Softening Attachment to the Body
Contemplating the body as “not entirely pure” is a traditional Buddhist practice...
Sitting Meditation:The Principle of “Balanced Relaxation and Effort” in Meditation
The principle of “not too tight, not too loose” is essential in meditation...
Sitting Meditation:How to Maintain Awareness That Is Neither Too Tight Nor Too Loose
One of the most essential skills in meditation is maintaining awareness...
Sitting Meditation:Body Scan Meditation~Awareness of the Entire Body
Body scan meditation is a gentle and systematic mindfulness practice...
Sitting Meditation:Ānāpānasati~Settling the Body and Mind Through Breath
Ānāpānasati—mindfulness of breathing—is one of the most fundamental...
Sitting Meditation:Building a Long-Term and Stable Meditation Habit
A stable meditation habit is not built through occasional intense practice...
Sitting Meditation:How Meditation Improves Emotional Well-Being
Meditation is not only a practice of stillness but also a powerful method...
Sitting Meditation:21-Day Training Plan for Beginners
Establishing a solid meditation practice requires consistency, gentleness...
Sitting Meditation:Mental and Physical Changes Before and After Zen Meditation
Zen meditation deeply affects both body and mind...