The Internet’s #1 Meditation Resource
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“If we train in meditation our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness.”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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You may have been recommended to CalmYourMind.org by a doctor or friend, or stumbled upon us by accident. Wherever you are from, welcome!
The benefits of meditation are now widely acknowledged by health professionals. CalmYourMind.org is for anyone who wants to learn meditation to assist in their spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing. CalmYourMind.org is an accessible, step-by-step guide of easy to follow meditation techniques from the best online resources available in each area. We are non denominational, non sectarian and always free to access.
Our professional program is suited for both beginners and experienced meditators. Simply follow through our plan, completing each step as you go. There are extra resources and printable support material for you to continue to develop your practice. We also recommend the best meditation books for you to read.
As well as learning meditation, we have instructions for dealing with many common mental health issues, such as addictions, obsessions, anxiety and depression.
If you wish to use meditation to help in the treatment of a serious physical illness, please refer to our healing meditation resource (including easy to follow videos), at HealingMeditation.TV
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The Learn-to-Meditate Guide
Click on the links to read further information. Content is constantly being updated with reader input.
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Links to the recent Time magazine special scientific report. Read more >
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What Meditation Is
And what it is not. Read more >
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Creating Your Meditation Space
Examples of Christian, Buddhist, and other religious and non religious mediation spaces are good to look at. You may take any combination of elements from these you feel is most encouraging to you. This might include taking a minimal approach, with just a flower). Read More >
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Setting a dedicated time is important in maintaining a regular meditation practice. Many meditators recommend meditating in the morning. Choose a definite part of your schedule, for instance “before breakfast, but after a shower and a glass of water and lemon.” A second, or replacement meditation in the evening is also well used.
Also determine the length of time you will meditate for before you start. For beginners, it is recommended starting with a 10 minute meditation, and gradually increasing that amount by small increments gradually over time. Read more >
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Preparing Your Support Materials
(Printable guide coming soon.)
Cushions, a seat if you prefer, also a watch or bell, to keep time. Some people like a bell to ring to ‘close’ a meditation. Incense and candles are also widely used. Read more >
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Replace any water or flowers that might need replacing, sit down, light any candles or incense.
Sit up straight, with a back “like a pile of coins”. There are many reasons given for this - the most useful to me came from personal observation: meditations are far less sluggish, and more focused, with good posture.
Some people find reading a short passage of a favorite book is a good way to keep encouraged and focused for the meditation ahead (see our recommended books). Others may imagine a favorite religious or inspirational figure sitting with them, encouraging them along. Read more >
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Choosing a Proper Motivation
You can also write out your personal life goals. Reading them at the start of a meditation is an excellent time to both remind yourself, and to focus your meditation on what is important to you (printable.) Read more >
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The backbone of most good meditation practices. Read more >
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(Multi-faith, printable dedications coming soon.) Read more >
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Finishing the Meditation
Sit for a while before returning to your daily life. Read more >
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More Advanced Steps…
Gaining Knowledge
Read our recommended book list for suggestions. Read more >
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Joining a Community
A “sanga”, or encouraging community, is considered vital for maintaining enthusiasm, and continued development. Read more >
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Just as an Olympic athlete requires a coach, most serious meditators will find it necessary to discuss their practice and continue under the guidance of an experienced meditator. Read more >
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You may wish to alternate any of these practices into your practice. Some may be suited to once a week, others every day or every second day. Soon you will be able to click on the appropriate meditation and print them out for you to follow.
Includes Healing Meditations, Loving Kindness Meditation, Breath energy meditations…Read more >
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Continuing Your Meditation Every Day
You can meditate doing any activity. In fact, this is the ultimate aim, to be more aware as we do any of our daily activities.
For some people, walking meditation is an excellent alternative to sitting meditation, and just as effective. An excellent step-by-step guide for walking meditation is WalkingMeditation.info.
For more information about everyday mindfulness, click here (coming soon). Read more >
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You may have missed something preliminary, such as maintaining a good space, regular meditation time, or meeting with a supportive group. We recommend checking through this list carefully, from the very beginning. You may also discuss any problems or obstacles by leaving a comment, or using our upcoming discussion board. If all else fails, a good teacher will be able to help. Read more >
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