What Meditation Really Is

The actual practice of meditation is really very simple. Anyone can meditate, almost anywhere and any time! Watch this short introduction explaining what meditation really is and how to practise it.

As the Tibetan teacher Mingyur Rinpoche explains, when you meditate, you are giving your mind a job-and gradually, as the mind becomes more and more familiar with its job, a natural and powerful transformation occurs. It's the best way to train our 'crazy monkey mind'!

Our posture is important when we meditate. If our posture is good, then meditation will arise more naturally. Here's a simple guide to the basic posture.

One of the simplest meditation methods is watching the breath. Find out how it's done

Another support you can use to settle your mind is to lightly focus your attention on an object. Find out how it’s done.

The Tibetan teacher Mingyur Rinpoche says meditation is not about blissing out, or blocking our thoughts and emotions.

Don't worry about the quality of your meditation, says Mingyur Rinpoche.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer of scientific research on meditation, lists the positive effects that meditation can have on the mind and body.

We need persistence and patience if we want to reap the benefits of meditation, says Khandro Rinpoche.