जपमाला Jaap (to utter in a low voice) + Mala (garland) Japa Mala Definition Japa Mala, Jaap Mala, or Japamala, is a meditation technique that uses a mala (a string of beads) as a tool to count the repetition of mantras, or Japa. You might have seen people wearing or holding these and thought that … Read more
साधन Sadhana Definition Originating in the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, sadhana is most commonly understood as daily spiritual practice, or the means of realizing. It is made from the Sanskrit root word “sadh,” meaning a tool or practice to achieve a goal, or going directly to the goal. Some sources claim the word also … Read more
Loving-Kindness Meditation Definition Loving-kindness meditation or metta bhavana (from the Pali language) is a form of Buddhist meditation that is used to cultivate compassion and love for ourselves and others. Metta = unconditional love Bhavana = cultivation It is sometimes described as “love with wisdom” and referred to as a practice for “softening the heart.“ … Read more
Trataka is an ancient yogic meditation technique. If you usually find that when you close your eyes to meditate, hundreds of thoughts start to rush through your head and you can’t seem to settle into the meditation, then this might be a great addition to your practice. During trataka we use our gaze to find … Read more
The amazing benefits of everyday mindfulness can be accessed by a wide variety of people. You don’t have to be a Buddhist monk or a dedicated meditator who spends hours each day sitting on the mat in order to reap the rewards of mindfulness. There are loads of techniques that are designed to bring a … Read more