The Calm Mind Series

Listen to this recording of Geshe Yeshe Kunga reciting the Shakyamuni Buddha mantra.

Follow along with Michael as he explains the simple yet profound mantra of the Buddha.

Listen to this short recording of Geshe Tsultrim reciting the Tara mantra.

Speaks for itself - hear the meaning behind this powerful mantra to Tara, the mother of the Buddhas.

Michael explains the uses and significance of Tara mantra practice.

Om Bhekhandzye … listen and/or join in as Geshe Tsultrim recites the Medicine Buddha mantra.

The power of the Medicine Buddha mantra explained by Geshe Tsultrim.

Appropriate for times of illness or times of good health, listen along as Michael outlines the basic Medicine Buddha practice.

Listen and chant along with the Geshe as he recites the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum

Tune in to Geshe Tsultrim's brief talk on the meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum.

The mantra of compassion and favorite mantra of the Tibetan people, Om Mani Padme Hum. Chant along with Michael.

Always heard about mantras but don't know what they are? In this 6-minute recording, Zak explains what mantras are and their power.

Kids are unfortunately suffering from more stress and anxiety during this challenging time. This short tree breathing will help them relax and activate their positive imagination.

In this guided meditation you will be guided through a rainbow visualization to help you feel more relaxed and focused

This meditation will help kids create body awareness, bringing them at ease and focus.

If you're all at home and need to settle down a little bit, find a comfortable spot on the floor and follow along with this guided meditation. Appropriate for all seasons...

A child-friendly description of Om Mani Padme Hum, the mantra of the Buddha of Compassion, and a brief discussion of what compassion is and why we should cultivate it.

Have the kids give this simple, fun mantra a try!

You may never have to take a sleeping pill again after trying this yoga Nidra.

Give the body the conditions it needs to heal itself using this yoga nidra practice

Get yourself comfortable for this Yoga Nidra guided meditation led by Kelley.

In this talk, Kelley introduces the popular practice of Yoga Nidra, yoga sleep. Sit back and enjoy.

An excellent breathing technique to free the mind of negative emotions

Equalize your vital energies in this channel purification practice.

Allow Michael to help you fall into a deeper pranayama practice with this 4-7-8 breathing meditation.

Michael explains all about the powerful relaxation technique 4-7-8.

A very easy and calming breathing technique, led by Katie, that you can incorporate into your daily routine as easy as 1, 2, 3.

In this guided pranayama exercise, Katie teaches the fundamental breathing practice called Dirga Pranayama.

Here, Katie shares the basic theory and practice behind pranayama, yogic breathing.

This Analytical meditation will help you understand and embrace change and remind you that nothing stays the same.

This Analytical meditation will help you understand and embrace change and remind you that nothing stays the same.

In this meditation Katie will guide you how to use the experience of walking as your focus and how to become mindful of your experience while walking keeping awareness in the experience of walking.

Feel happier and more connected by spending some time thinking about how much there is to be grateful for.

This meditation will help you to become aware of and accept with kindness whatever is present in your experience.

Zak gives some useful tips on how to establish a regular meditation practice.

Some thoughts on what meditation is and isn't.

In this 17-minute talk, Zak explains an outline of what the mind is according to Buddhist contemplative sciences and modern material sciences.

Step out of the flux of emotion by merely taking heed as emotions arise and pass.

You thought you were thinking, but think again. Sort of.

Get in touch with your body in this classic mindfulness meditation.

Back to the breath. This is the foundation of all meditation.

The foundation of your practice: how to sit for meditation. Relax and tune into your body in this short guided meditation.

Katie explains the meaning and significance of this buzzword “Mindfulness.” It may not be what you think.