FOR BEGINNERS
Basics of mindfulness meditation
Notes on beginning meditation
Frequently Asked Questions

FOR EVERYONE
Resources for mindfulness Information about apps and guided meditations.
Mindfulness as observing the weather … A useful metaphor to understand mindfulness.
Strategies for mindfulness during the day...A collection of strategies compiled from many sources including my students.
Things to do today… A simple graphic to hang on your wall where you can see it.

COMPASSION AND SELF-COMPASSION
Self-compassion pause…A simple practice when we are being hard on ourselves
The 5 Myths of Self-Compassion…An excellent article by Kristin Neff
Self-compassion exercises from The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

FOR DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE
RAIN A practice I generally use when I realize I’m triggered
Strategies for investigating thoughts and emotions...This is a condensation of practices offered by a number of teachers; it is particularly useful when you are stressed
A family of practices that can increase happiness and wisdom A nice visual
A framework for the psychology of Buddhist meditation …This diagram illustrates a process that happens thousands of times a day. I unpack it in the 9/30/20 blog.
A partial map of Buddhist Psychology
Being with unwanted thoughts and emotions…I have compiled these from many teachers.
Mindfulness with technology. This mindfulness practice can help you to understand the impact of technology on your life.

BOOKS, TALKS, INTERVIEWS
Books for mindfulness and meditation...A handout with a variety of books
Forest Sangha...This site has audios and free books by Buddhist monks and nuns. I particularly recommend Ajahns Sucitto, Sumedho, Viradhammo, and Sundara. 
Dharmaseed...Meditation talks from 100s of teachers including guided meditations.
Metaphors that I have collected and developed which have been helpful.

RESILIENCE and STRESS
Stress: Basic ideas and information
Developing resilience: Attitudes and behaviors that increase resilience
Resilience in uncertain times: A short article I wrote with important practices

FOR DIFFERENT POPULATIONS
Aortic survivors workshop..An online workshop I gave on July 6, 2022
Growing older Includes quotes, poems, books, movies, and frameworks for helping one age more mindfully
For teachers and parents:
Articles, books, children’s books, websites, and more
Mindfulness with the five senses: Exercises for parents and teachers