Gentle Awareness Meditation

Today’s meditation is a 30 minute vipassana practice. We’ll use the practice of noting to bring awareness to whatever is arising in our experience. The meditation starts with a few minutes of awareness of breathing, and we then open our awareness to the entirety of our experience. Keeping the breath as the anchor, we sit in observation of whatever is arising and passing. This noting practice is inspired by the Mahasi Sayadaw method. It’s a bit gentler and less structured, but offers a helpful way to anchor in the breath while remaining open to other feelings, sounds, thoughts, etc. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post 30 Minute Vipassana Meditation appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Today’s episode is the first in a series of Mindfulness in Daily Life. As laypeople, we spend most of our days interacting with the world. Although meditation is a useful tool, we can also benefit from bringing our mindfulness practice off the cushion and into everyday life. This first episode covers the simple idea of slowing down. The simple act of slowing down can make a significant difference in our ability to be mindful and present during the day. We’ll talk about why slowing down is important, why we rush through our days, and a few techniques you can use to be more mindful and deliberate with your actions. Mindfulness in Daily Life Course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/practicing-mindfulness Mindfulness in Daily Life: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/mindfulness-everday-life Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Mindfulness in Daily Life – Slowing Down appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Today’s meditation is a mindfulness practice in which we try to attend to experience gently. We so often over-effort or strain in our practice. Today, I encourage you to find some ease and gentleness with this meditation. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Online Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Gentle Awareness Meditation appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a live recording from the Thursday morning online sitting group. We have a 15-minute meditation on kind mindfulness, and a short talk about kindness and gentleness in our insight practices. Please pardon the sound quality. This was our first week; I hope to improve in future weeks! Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Chat: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Donate: https://OneMindDharma.com/donate The post Live from the Sitting Group – Kind Mindfulness appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 14, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This week we discuss how to cultivate the conditions for wisdom to arise. We cannot just will wisdom to arise. So, what do we do? Learn about the Buddhist teachings, and what this means for your practice! Creating Conditions for Wisdom to Arise blog post: https://oneminddharma.com/conditions-for-wisdom/ WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post The Conditions for Wisdom to Arise appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This week’s talk is on the topic of papañca, or proliferation of mind. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html https://leighb.com/papanca.htm The post Papañca appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This talk covers meditation plateaus. These happen when we feel a stagnation in our practice, or a lack of growth. It’s a common experience, and one that can teach us quite a bit. Learn about why this happens, and what we might be able to do to move forward. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Mindful Eating: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/mindful-eating Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Meditation Plateaus appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is on the concept of the different dharma doors we walk through. It is traditionally held that there 84,000 different dharma doors we can use to work toward awakening. In this talk, we’ll talk about these different doors, how to find one that suits you, and what it means to walk fully through a door. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Working with Different Dharma Doors appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a guided meditation covering the first tetrad of Anapanasati practice. I strongly recommend listening to the accompanying talk covering the basics of this sutta and practice: WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Accompanying Talk: https://youtu.be/3JI921i2fDo?si=oXsp17gtQ58MhnMB Book Source: Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations Post on Anapansati: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/anapanasati Sign up for the free Introduction to Mindfulness online course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/intro-to-mindfulness New Practicing Mindfulness Course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/practicing-mindfulness Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Anapanasati Guided Meditation (First Tetrad) appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on June 11, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is an introduction to Anapanasati. The Anapanasati Sutta is the Buddha’s instructions on mindfulness of the breath, and offers a systematic way to work through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. There is a lot to be said about this practice. Here I offer a brief overview or introduction. We cover the basics of Anapanasati, how to actually practice, a bit about my experience, and some tips to get the most out of this meditation technique. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Book Source: Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations Post on Anapansati: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/anapanasati Sign up for the free Introduction to Mindfulness online course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/intro-to-mindfulness New Practicing Mindfulness Course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/practicing-mindfulness Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Overview of Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing) appeared first on One Mind Dharma.