I'm looking for a good meditation retreat center somewhere not too far from the midwest. I'm interested in vipassana meditation, although I wouldn't mind branching out. Mainly I want to find a place with good teachers. [more inside]
posted by melaleuca on Mar 5, 2013 - 12 answers

I need more compassion. I'm semi-Buddhist. What's your favorite guided meditation or other focused technique? [more inside]
posted by ceiba on May 30, 2012 - 13 answers

Help me find the right Buddhist meditation center in Toronto. More info inside. [more inside]
posted by Miss T.Horn on Mar 6, 2012 - 8 answers

In Buddhist traditions that emphasize sitting meditation (thinking about Zen here, but curious about others too) how are people who are physically unable to maintain proper sitting posture expected/advised to meditate? I was curious in particular about those who had been disabled in some way (paralysis etc) and in historical answers to the question.
posted by StrikeTheViol on Mar 3, 2011 - 18 answers

Can you suggest Buddhist resources - churches, sanghas, gompas, meditation groups, communities - in the Los Angeles Area? [more inside]
posted by jnnla on Jan 20, 2011 - 7 answers

Any MeFites attend the SF Insight meditations at the Unitarian church on Franklin? Or any Dharma Punx here? Anyone have experience with a more strictly zen sangha in the city? [more inside]
posted by muscat on Feb 3, 2010 - 4 answers

What are the differences between Zen and Vipassana meditation? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on May 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Do you have any recommendations on youth meditation groups in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by ebness86 on Oct 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me continue my Zen education. [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves on Mar 2, 2008 - 13 answers

What's that incense I've smelled at Zen centers and where can I find it? [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Feb 2, 2008 - 11 answers