THE MEDITATORS JOURNAL

Notes on practice and philosophy

Short, thoughtful essays for bringing calm, insight and compassion into ordinary days.

Shamatha

What is Shamatha?

January 12, 2026

Settling the mind through calm abiding and simple presence.

Analytical Meditation

January 10, 2026

Using contemplation to transform understanding into lived conviction.

Vipassana

January 9, 2026

Looking directly into experience with clarity, curiosity, and insight.

Tonglen

January 8, 2026

Training the heart to meet suffering with courage, warmth, and exchange.

Simplicity

January 3, 2026

A reflection on why fewer distractions can make practice feel more honest and sustainable.