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Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Plain-English Beginner's Guide

Mettā, or loving-kindness, is one of the most accessible and transformative Buddhist practices. Here is how to do it, step by step, in plain English.

Meditation Tips Aug 14, 2026 3 min read

Bhante Gunaratana & 'Mindfulness in Plain English': Why It Matters

How a Sri Lankan forest monk became one of the West's most beloved meditation teachers β€” and why his classic book made vipassanā accessible to millions.

Meditation Tips Aug 12, 2026 2 min read

Venerable Balangoda Ananda Maitreya: The Scholar-Monk Who Lived to 101

One of the most revered Sri Lankan monks of the 20th century β€” a master of Pali, Abhidhamma and meditation who taught across the world and lived to 101.

Meditation Tips Aug 10, 2026 3 min read

10-Minute Meditation Scripts You Can Read Aloud

No app. No teacher. Just you, these scripts, and your voice. Perfect for leading meditation for a partner, child, class, or group.

Meditation Tips Aug 10, 2026 4 min read

How to Develop the Nimitta (the Mental Sign)

The nimitta is the mental sign at the heart of kasina and breath concentration. Here is what it is, how to recognise it, and how to steady it when it slips away.

Meditation Tips Aug 6, 2026 2 min read

White (Light) Kasina for Beginners

The Visuddhimagga singles out the white kasina for producing the clearest, most luminous mind. Here is why it is the ideal starting object β€” and how to practise it.

Meditation Tips Aug 6, 2026 2 min read

Fire Kasina: A Step-by-Step Guide

Fire kasina uses a flame to build powerful concentration. Here is how to practise it safely, what the after-images mean, and what to expect.

Meditation Tips Aug 6, 2026 3 min read

The 10 Kasinas Explained (Earth, Water, Fire, Colours, Light & Space)

The Visuddhimagga lists ten kasina objects for developing concentration. Here is what each one is, what it feels like to practise, and which to choose.

Meditation Tips Aug 6, 2026 2 min read

Kasina Meditation: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Kasina is one of the oldest concentration practices in Theravada Buddhism. Here is exactly how to practise it, stage by stage, from the physical object to deep absorption.

Meditation Tips Aug 6, 2026 3 min read

Kasina to Jhana: How Concentration Becomes Absorption

Once the counterpart sign is stable, concentration deepens into jhana. Here is how access concentration becomes absorption, and what the jhana factors are.

Meditation Tips Aug 4, 2026 3 min read

Transcendental Meditation vs Mindfulness: Key Differences

Two meditation traditions. Completely different techniques. One costs Β£500+. The other is free. Here's what actually sets them apart.

Meditation Tips Jul 16, 2026 3 min read

How to Meditate Lying Down (Without Falling Asleep)

Sitting hurts your back. Cross-legged is torture. Good news β€” lying down meditation is completely valid. Here's how to stay awake doing it.

Meditation Tips Jul 2, 2026 3 min read
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