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Sitting in the Wilderness: How the Buddha and Christ Overcame Their Obstacles in Meditation

By Robert Kopecky — 2015

When we’re sitting outside in a beautiful place surrounded by greenery with a delicious soundtrack provided by singing birds, and perhaps the sound of rustling leaves and moving water, it’s a whole lot easier to experience sensations of transcendent unity, isn’t it?

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Meditation Is Ridiculously, Amazingly Simple

If you approach your practice as a path of love, the rhythms of life will teach you moment by moment how to proceed. Each little discovery about what breathing feels like will give you more access to your inner life and the secret power of recovery built into your body.

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How to Meditate When You Have No Idea Where to Start

To help you learn how to meditate and integrate it into your life, SELF asked meditation experts some of your most common meditation questions.

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Which Type of Meditation Is Right for Me?

Not all meditation styles are right for everyone. These practices require different skills and mindsets. How do you know which practice is right for you?

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Meditation as a Tool for Survival

Meditation is very handy for adapting to challenging situations.

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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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The Surprising Benefits of Compassion Meditation

It can be powerful medicine for both your mind and relationships.

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A 5-Minute Morning Meditation Has Changed the Way I Start My Day

In the past, I’ve felt kind of foolish every time I’ve tried morning meditation. I kind of tried to keep with a regular practice but it just wasn’t working for me.

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12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits.

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The History and Origin of Meditation

With so many demands on our time and minds, it takes conscious effort to take a moment and allow ourselves the time we need to explore who we truly are. Even when we do make time, many people are stuck on how to actually do this.

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What Is the Best Type of Meditation?

Meditation offers time for relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief.

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