Wildmind's meditation blog
Wildmind's blogs are where you'll find book reviews, commentary, podcasts, and articles that don't fit neatly into the more structured guides to meditation that you'll find on the main part of the site. Articles are arranged below by date, and you can also browse by author and category using the links on the left.
Meditation zeitgeist, Aug 25, 2008
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A not-entirely-random selection of blog posts on meditation.
How To Meditate (& Why it May Help You Overcome Depression)
Two Articles That Look At Meditation To Deal With Chronic Pain
Meditation zeitgeist, Aug 3, 2008
A not-entirely-random selection of blog posts on meditation.
Meditation for greater empathy?
Meditation zeitgeist, June 14, 2008
A not-entirely-random selection of blog posts on meditation.
Vidyamala talks about meditation and pain (MP3 audio)
Meditation zeitgeist, June 9, 2008
A not-entirely-random selection of blog posts on meditation.
Dharma Quote of the Week - Meditation
Unweaving pain’s tapestry
There are three main approaches that can help make meditation enjoyable and sustainable when meditating with pain.
1. Learning to deal with resistance
The first hurdle is actually getting down to meditation. Even after meditating for 20 years I almost always have to overcome resistance — and I’m not alone. This tendency is especially pronounced if you’re living with pain. When you meditate you turn towards your experience in an honest and open way, including your … Click to read more »
Seniors transcend back pain with meditation
ABC News: Relaxation Techniques May Help Supplement Conventional Care for Chronic Pain. Read more here.
A student asks: Sometimes when scanning my body during mindfulness practice, I come across some pain or discomfort…
A student asks: Sometimes when scanning my body during mindfulness practice, I come across some pain or discomfort. Do I try to stay with it until it goes away? And if it doesn’t go away, do I move on?
Sunada replies: Well, first of all, if the pain seems to be an indication of something wrong – like an aggravated injury –- please do something to address it right away! You’ll have to be the … Click to read more »