Sunday 9 June 2013

Useful Meditation Websites Worth Checking Out



WITH the heavy demand and hectic pace of modern life, many people feel over-worked and stressed. Our tiredness makes us frustrated, impatient, and unhappy. It can even affect our physical and mental health. We are usually so preoccupied that we feel we could no longer allocate a few hours to sit back, relax and meditate. But meditation actually gives you plenty of time by making your mind more focused and relaxed.

Meditation can be an effective way to fight stress and it has the potential to enhance quality of life and reduce healthcare costs. And a simple 10 or 15-minute breathing meditation can actually help you to deal with stress more effectively. Check out the websites below for guidance on how you can use meditation to reduce feelings of anxiety and worry.

How to meditate


How to Meditate was created to offer practical information about Buddhist meditation that is clear, simple and easy to understand. Our goal is to make Buddhist meditation more accessible to busy people. We wish to offer qualified information about Buddhist meditation on the web in order to give more people the opportunity to become familiar with meditation and what it has to offer the modern world. If you have questions or feedback, please contact us. Kadampa Sites The New Kadampa Tradition – International Buddhist Union - Kadampa.org Kadampa Buddhism is an international Buddhist tradition, presenting pure and authentic teachings in a manner suitable for the modern world.

About NCCAM


The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.
Our Mission
The mission of NCCAM is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care.
Our Vision
Scientific evidence informs decision-making by the public, by health care professionals, and by health policymakers regarding use and integration of complementary and alternative medicine.

About The Guided Meditation Site


The mission of the Guided Meditation Site is to provide a valuable resource of information and downloads to people who want to evolve mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and to help people become healthier, happier and more peaceful.
We are also committed to supporting meditation teachers, personal development consultants and holistic healers by helping them create their own guided meditations, and then by helping them to reach a wider audience with their work.
In this way The Guided Meditation Site acts as a bridge that connects people with a wide range of talented healers and teachers throughout the world.

The Skillful Meditation Project


The Skillful Meditation Project was founded as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 1996 in Los Angeles. We offer meditation retreats, workshops, and classes in Southern California, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts and Vermont, as well as a yearly set of retreats and events in Australia. All of our events are run on a donation basis. Our purpose is to promote the study, instruction and practice of meditation in accordance with the tradition of Early Buddhism through a meditative approach developed by Jason Siff called Recollective Awareness.

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