Practice & Resources

Meditation

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is a state of increased awareness filled with tranquility and positive emotion.

Beginners to meditation may experience a clear mind with little mental chatter as well as a warm, expansive heart.

Many people experience a sense of contentment and clearer outlook on life, both on and off the cushion.

Meditation Practices

Nagaloka teaches two basic forms of meditation at events open to the public:

Mindfulness of Breathing - calms both the body and mind: Learn more
- Guided meditation session
Metta Bhavana - cultivates loving-kindness for self and all beings: Learn more

Meditation sessions often include a few minutes of chanting: Learn more.

Other forms of meditation and devotional practice are taught in our advanced training programs.

For more on the meditation practices we teach at Nagaloka, visit Wildmind Buddhist Meditation.

About Buddhism & Triratna

"Buddhism is a path of spiritual practice that’s open to everyone. It’s an ancient tradition, with a powerful message for today’s world."

Read more at Essential Buddhism on The Buddhist Centre Online.

"Triratna is a worldwide community dedicated to following the Buddha’s path together."

Read more at What is Triratna? on The Buddhist Centre Online.

More Resources

Free Buddhist Audio

Over 5,000 recordings on all aspects of Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. Includes Triratna talks, interviews, seminars, and question-and-answer sessions from the early 1960s to the present day.

The Buddhist Centre Online

The Triratna Buddhist Community's main website includes many resources, such as:

Online Retreats - Offers opportunities for live at-home retreats and free recordings of past retreats
Online BIPOC/BAME space within Triratna - Initial program is over, but current opportunities are listed
Dharma Training Course - Study materials for Mitras

Eight Step Recovery

Hosted by NY/NJ Sangha, recovery meetings with a focus on the Buddhist and mindfulness teachings, as well as practical actions to overcome addiction, calm the mind, and heal the heart.