Beginners

Doug reflects on five key lessons he wishes he had understood earlier in his Buddhist practice: misconceptions about meditation, the importance of testing teachings rather than accepting them on faith, treating the Dhamma as tools rather…

Are you interested in beginning a Buddhist practice but don't know where to start? This is the video for you. I'll discuss two basic elements of Buddhist practice that we can all put to work immediately in our own lives, and point the way…

Have you heard of "mindfulness" but don't know what it is or why it's important? We'll discuss all that in this video.

What is Buddhist meditation? We'll look at the three main types from the early tradition that you may encounter today. This video is intended to be introductory, for those who don't have any prior experience of meditation.

Are you a beginner at Buddhism? This is the video for you! We'll look at how Buddhism views the world and how Buddhist practice stems from that view.

Ever thought about meditating, but weren't sure how to begin? This video goes through some of the basics involved in sitting and walking meditation. Just the right thing to get you started!