Original Teachings

What are the Jhanas?

The Jhanas - what are they?    The Hidden Levels of Your Own Mind: What the Jhanas Are and How to Experience Them You've probably tried meditation before. Maybe you downloaded an app, sat on a cushion, tried to focus on your breathing for ten minutes, and spent most...

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The gift of free teaching

The legacy of free teaching - why Tranquil Mind guides are no-cost   The Gift of the Teachings Why Buddhist Meditation Has Always Been Taught for Free How Tranquil Mind Continues This 2,600-Year-Old Tradition If you have ever searched for "how to meditate" or...

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The earliest teachings of the Buddha

How And Why Tranquil Mind Is Based on the Earliest Teachings of the Buddha In the world of meditation, countless techniques claim to represent "authentic" Buddhism. But Tranquil Mind takes a unique approach: going directly to the source—the earliest recorded words of...

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