In this self-compassion meditation, we will work with embracing, accepting, and loving the way we sound and speak in the world. My invitation is to help us connect with our ancestry, heritage, and ...

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for “merciful compassion” for the world’s poor, victims of tyranny and ...

2 studies that demonstrate the benefits of compassion meditation: * Fredrickson et al. (2008)This study found that loving-kindness meditation increased daily positive emotions over a two-month period.

Metta meditation focuses on fostering positive feelings about both yourself and others. This approach may offer a range of benefits, from increased self-compassion to reduced stress.

But there’s another consequence of meditation that people do not always anticipate. Despite the ways in which wellness movements have emphasized a highly individualistic way of thinking about ...

A devoted meditator, Eli Susman wanted to deepen his practice, and his meditation journey took him across the world. He spent a month at Plum Village, a mindfulness practice center in southern ...

Community members got the chance to witness sacred art in motion this weekend as Tibetan monks began crafting an impressive ...