The below is a simple introduction to vipassana meditation. This is the formal meditation I’ve practiced mostly for many years. Now my life is a meditation, too. Given a retreat has been imposed upon me with this illness I’ve learned that every moment can be a meditation. Still it’s a good idea to do some formal meditation and this is a wonderful introduction. It can also serve as a nice little break for any long time meditator. Being reminded of these simple practices I find is almost always helpful.
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I spent a lot of time with Tara Brach’s work several years ago. Below is the work that brought me to her. I still carry the teachings from Radical Acceptance with me. She is perhaps the first teacher who brought the idea of acceptance of life as it is to my consciousness.
I found both the below book and guided meditations greatly inspiring. These are excellent introductory materials that can apply to anyone regardless of whether one is drawn to Buddhism. Tara Brach is also a psychologist and draws from her therapy practice when sharing her thoughts in the book.
● Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
● Radical Acceptance: Guided Meditations (audio CD)
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