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A Q&A with Shinzen Young

By Unified Mindfulness

An interview with Shinzen Young about his Unified Mindfulness system, why we meditate and how to find a good teacher.

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How to Practice the Art of Being Present

Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, not just the special or precious ones. We just have to tune into it throughout the day.

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James Gimian
2016
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What Type of Meditation Is Best for You?

One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.

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Tania Singer
2018
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You Can Use Mindfulness to Choose How to Live

Here’s the simplest way to practice mindfulness: stop whatever you’re doing and shift your attention to the physical sensation of a few breaths as they come in and go out of your body. This plants you squarely in the present moment.

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Toni Bernhard
2017
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Inner Silence Refuses No One

The opportunity of these times is calling us all to remember the power of inner silence-not a silence that condones hate, injustice, or lies, but a silence that speaks loud enough to find solutions that return us to values and virtues.

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Sister Jenna
2017
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This Two-Minute Morning Practice Will Make Your Day Better

In the early 2010s, I wrote a self-help book that catapulted me into a strange universe.

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Neil Pasricha
2021
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How to Meditate

A meditation guide for beginners.

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Pema Khandro
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What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

Remember, meditation is a practice, so it’s never perfect. You are ready to begin now just as you are!

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Cathy Wong
2021
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My Great Wake-Up Call

Five years ago, my father fell into a deep bout of depression. Twelve months later his depression culminated in suicide.

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Jordan Lally
2018
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Laughter Meditation: 5 Healing Benefits and a 10-Minute Practice

In a world where there’s much to be taken seriously, it’s important to remember to laugh. Not to make light of the severity of war, discrimination, terror threats, or climate change, but to maintain a perspective that there is still much to be thankful for and to celebrate in your life.

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Melissa Eisler
2017
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Spiritual Practices for Times of Crisis

The greatest gift we can give our world is our presence, awake and attentive. What can help us do that? Here, drawn from ancient religions and wisdom traditions, are a handful of practices Joanna Macy has learned to count on.

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Joanna Macy
2011
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