(Luminous Mind Sangha) How to Meditate--The 4 Practices Rooted in Tradition and Confirmed by Neuroscience.

In this talk, Tina gives concise overview instructions and guidance on how to begin meditating, suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. She talks about general guidelines that apply to every type of meditation. Then she gives an overview of the 4 practice categories being studied in neuroscience, which are also reflected in the Buddhist tradion. Then she gives instructions on how to practice each type of meditation, with a short period of practice. To go directly to those sections, please see the following time markers:

-Heart Practices--Bodhicitta and the Bramaviharas (lovingkindness, compassion, joy/gratitude, and equanimity): 15:45

-Focused Attention--Samatha (concentration and serenity), Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing): 31:03

-Open Monitoring--Vipassana (insight meditation): 39:26

-Self-Transcending--Dzogchen (Rigpa): 49:37