This weekend I’ve been struggling with my meditation. I think most people who meditate have this idea of sitting in complete silence, trying not to think of anything or to let their thoughts wander from complete emptiness. That’s all very well and can be a great way to meditate but sometimes life and it’s distractions […]
What is Om mani padme hum? This is one of my favourite mantras and I often recite it whilst knotting my mala beads (I like to think I’m sending a bit of compassion out with each mala in a world where it’s much needed!) . I find that after a while it creeps into daily […]
This week I’ve decided to link to a previous meditation I’ve written about. The body scan is very well-known and widely used. It’s a simple but incredibly relaxing meditation that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s great at the end of the day to ease out the days stresses and any physical tension. Feel free to […]
For our first group meditation, I’ve chosen a mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation has become very popular recently due to its proven success in helping to cope with depression, anxiety and the general stresses of life. It has however been practised historically in Hinduism and Buddhism. Mindfulness aims to bring awareness and peace to normal daily […]
Calling keen meditators of all levels! Why not join the Tingsha Meditation Group? Tingsha Meditation Group is a new online community with the aim of supporting and interacting with others along their meditation journey. With weekly online group meditations to try, ranging from breathing exercises to movement meditations to art and beyond. Join us at […]
This simple body scan meditation is great for connecting to your body, relaxing, learning to focus the mind and easing physical tensions. It usually takes around 30 minutes but you could lengthen it for a more intensive body scan. First choose a comfortable position. I prefer to do this meditation whilst lying down as it […]
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist monk who was born in Vietnam in 1926. Over the years he has dedicated himself to teaching and helping others through social work, university lecturing, non-violent peace efforts and of course though his numerous books. The Miracle of Mindfulness was originally intended as a long letter from Thich Nhat […]
Our walk home from town this morning took about three times as long as usual. As we were walking I was watching my daughter and realised I had a lot to learn from her. Lesson 1-Patience At the age of 2, everything is just a little bit harder to do. Watching her put a handful […]
Having completely over-worked myself for the last week (must remember to acquire some self-control), today has been about reading and relaxing. I’ve been enjoying a pot of chamomile tea, reading my book and listening to the soothing tones of ‘Andy’s dinosaur rap’… My current read is ‘Happiness’ by Matthieu Ricard. It was recommended to me […]
