What is meditation?

1. What is meditation? And why should we even bother?

The actual practice of meditation is really very simple. Anyone can meditate, almost anywhere and any time! Watch this short introduction explaining what meditation really is and how to practise it.

Rigpa - 2010
Discovery & Foundation - Meditation

2m 50s

What is meditation?

1. What is meditation? And why should we even bother?

The actual practice of meditation is really very simple. Anyone can meditate, almost anywhere and any time! Watch this short introduction explaining what meditation really is and how to practise it.

Rigpa

2010

Meditation
3m

Meditation Posture—a Simple Guide

3. Meditation Posture—a Simple Guide
Our posture is important when we meditate. If our posture is good, then meditation will arise more naturally. Here's a simple guide to the basic posture.

Rigpa

2010

Meditation
1m 50s

The Simplest Method—Watching the Breath

4. The Simplest Method—Watching the Breath
One of the simplest meditation methods is watching the breath. Find out how it's done

Rigpa

2010

Meditation
1m 56s

Meditation—Focusing on an Object

5. Another Support for Meditation—Focusing on an Object
Another support you can use to settle your mind is to lightly focus your attention on an object. Find out how it’s done.

Rigpa

2010

Meditation
2m 49s

The Benefits of Meditation

8. The Benefits of Meditation
Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer of scientific research on meditation, lists the positive effects that meditation can have on the mind and body.

Jon Kabat-Zinn

2010

Meditation
1m 38s

Meditation is Not a Quick Fix!

9. Meditation is Not a Quick Fix!
We need persistence and patience if we want to reap the benefits of meditation, says Khandro Rinpoche.

Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

2010

Meditation