Atheist spirituality is not an oxymoron. You can find spirituality without God or religion. We’ll talk about Buddhism, secular spiritual practices that are compatible with Atheism and meditation for Atheists. Hosted by Tom Von Deck, author of Oceanic Mind – The Deeper Meditation Training Course. Get lots of free non-religious meditation training (among other types) … Continue reading Secular Atheist Spirituality without God or Religion →

Learn how to practice mindfulness meditation and what mindfulness is. You’ll learn a few different approaches. Mindfulness is about being impartially present, on finer and finer levels, with experience as it arises. This builds equanimity and the ability to see the world clearly. Hosted by Tom Von Deck, author of Oceanic Mind – The Deeper … Continue reading How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation →

This is a guided deep breathing meditation technique that is designed to help you to access that place of deep stillness within. It combines diaphragmatic breathing exercises with meditation to instill a very deep relaxation response. This meditation is perfect for those dealing with anxiety. Hosted by Tom Von Deck, author of Oceanic Mind – … Continue reading Deep Breathing Meditation Technique for Relaxation and Accessing Stillness →

Learn how to stop thinking too much and quiet your mind using time tested techniques that can be integrated into everyday life easily. Why do we think so much? We’re addicted to our own thoughts. How do you stop thinking so much? The answer is very paradoxical. You don’t just try to stop thoughts. You … Continue reading How to Stop Thinking Too Much and Quiet Your Mind Effortlessly →

Learn how to open your third eye chakra safely with this guided meditation. Opening this chakra is an ongoing awakening process. It is not either open or closed. It is also not “supernatural”. This term should be changed to “super-our-IDEA-of-what-is-natural”. With this meditation, you will train yourself to take in more subtle information than what … Continue reading Open Your Third Eye Chakra – Guided Meditation Technique →

You’ve heard about all the benefits of meditation. Meditation research shows that some of the greatest benefits bless not only you, but all those around you. We’ll talk about scientific studies that show that meditation improves both empathy and compassion and the ability to recognize and respond to people who need our help. The methodologies … Continue reading Meditation Science on Empathy and Compassion →

A guided loving kindness meditation using a simple spoken script. This practice is also known as compassion meditation or Metta Bhavana. It is designed to instill feelings of love and kindness toward self and others. It is also designed to gradually awaken the capacity for compassion in the long term. Loving kindness meditations are great … Continue reading Loving Kindness Compassion Meditation – Spoken with Script →

How long should you meditate for and how often? Is too much meditation dangerous? Can you really meditate too much? Tom Von Deck answers all these questions and provides tips for a solid and safe meditation practice. Get more free training at The Deeper Meditation Blog and http://www.deepermeditation.net. Knowing how long to meditate varies from … Continue reading How Long Should You Meditate For? Can You Meditate Too Much →

Learn how to do walking meditation techniques in the Zen tradition. These instructions are for Kinhin, a practice that Zen monks do in between Zazen sitting sessions. You will learn a couple mudras (hand positions) plus a few different traditional Zen walking meditation methods so that you can discover what is right for you. Hosted … Continue reading How to Do Zen Walking Meditation Techniques: Kinhin Instructions →

Six drum circle participants speak about the healing power of drum meditation within the context of drumming circles. The interview is from the full moon drum circle in Prescott, Arizona. Drum circles are very powerful catalysts for personal and community healing. Brought to you by the Deeper Meditation Blog and DeeperMeditation.net. Blog Post: http://www.deepermeditation.net/blog/drum-meditation-healing-power-of-drumming-circles/