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Sleepy Legs in Meditation

Question:

I’ve started to meditate a lot, but my legs keep falling asleep. Any advice?

Answer:

There’s no magical solution to this very common problem, but here are a few tips that may help:

1. Stretch before meditation. Basic yoga or a few good stretching exercises can be a big help. Just because you’re sitting on your butt doesn’t . . . → Read More: Sleepy Legs in Meditation

Fear

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A Reader recently wrote:
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What is the buddhist way to overcome fear and anxiety in life? I understand it is by controlling the mind: but the question is what are some of the key techniques used to tame the mind in a more positive way?

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My Response:
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Meditation will generally lead to a calmer, more thoughtful approach to most . . . → Read More: Fear

Weekly Buddhism Issue 2

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Contents of this free issue of the Weekly Buddhism:

The 40 Meditation Themes
Koan: Philosopher Asks Buddha
Review: The Gift of Lovig Kindness
News: Tibet Slashes Tourism Prices After Riots
Introducing the Jataka Tales
Jataka Tale #1, The Monkey and the Crocodile
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Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions . . . → Read More: Weekly Buddhism Issue 2

Book: The Gift of Loving Kindness

Book: The Gift of Loving Kindness
by Mary Brantley and Tesilya Hanauer
Review by Brian Schell, http://www.dailybuddhism.com
New Harbinger Publications, 286 Pages, ISBN: 1-57224-562-X
Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/157224562X/?tag=askdrarca-20

I’ve mentioned loving kindness meditation here on the Daily Buddhism quit often in my postings the past few weeks, and it may still not be clear what it’s all about. This book makes it . . . → Read More: Book: The Gift of Loving Kindness

Meditation Part 7: Conceptual Meditation

Meditation Part 7: Conceptual Meditation

This is the ‚Äúbig one‚Äù that really confuses people. When you hear things like ‚Äúloving kindness‚Äù meditation, or ‚Äúmeditation on impermanence,‚Äù or even meditation on a koan or physical object, this is the broad category involved. The mind focuses on itself and examines itself as you work through the problem or . . . → Read More: Meditation Part 7: Conceptual Meditation