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In the world of mindfulness practice, the language we use to describe our mental experiences carries significant weight. Two terms frequently employed by mindfulness instructors—"distraction" and "wandering mind"—often appear interchangeable, yet they capture distinctly different aspects of our attention.

“I hope that through meditation and mindfulness I am removing the thorn of anger from my heart,” wrote one woman incarcerated in Tennessee after completing the Navigating Conflict workbook. “The more I learn to let go, the more calm and peaceful I am.”

In November 2005, Ovidio—a psychiatrist, Zen practitioner, and long-time social activist—joined the Zen Peacemakers' retreat at Auschwitz.

At the heart of mindfulness teaching lies something deeper than methods and techniques—something that can’t be learned from a manual.

"Can equanimity make your engagement with the world more effective rather than less? "

Chris Germer speaks with Lucy Sunday about teaching mindfulness and the intrinsic role of self-compassion.

In this episode, Mark Coleman speaks with Fleet Maull, Ph. D., about Incorporating mindfulness and nature

In this episode, Garth Smelser speaks with Kaitlyn Shaw of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about customizing and implementing...

In this episode, Jessica Morey speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about embodying authenticity in...

In this episode, Diane Musho Hamilton speaks with Vita Pires, Ph. D., the Prison Mindfulness Institute executive director, about...

In this episode, Vasmi Koneru, Ph. D., speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about how teaching...

Our dear friend and Dharma brother, Hozan Kushiki Alan Senauke, passed away Sunday, December 22nd.  Our hearts go out to Laurie, their...

Masterclass with Fleet Maull, Ph.D. 12/14/24 Please consider a donation of any amount to the Prison Mindfulness Institute (EMI is a...

In this episode, Gemma Griffith Ph.D., speaks with Prison Mindfulness Institute's Executive Director, Vita Pires Ph.D., about the...

As the year draws to a close, it offers a natural opportunity for reflection—a chance to pause and recognize the challenges, growth, and...

In this episode, Martin Alyward speaks with Fleet Maul, Ph. D., of the Prison Mindfulness Institute, about the impact of Buddhist...

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Michael Christie., speaks with John MacAdams, Program Manager & Senior Trainer at the Center for Mindfulness in...

In this episode, John Peacock, Ph. D., speaks with Vita Pires, Ph. D., the Prison Mindfulness Institute executive director, about the...

"I sincerely can’t recommend the MTT highly enough. I believe it’s among the top mindfulness teacher training programs worldwide,...

In this episode, Diana Winston speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about the importance of establishing...