893: Embarking on a Spiritual Journey with Igal Harmelin

Igal Harmelin is a spiritual director and a meditation teacher. For the past forty years, his life has been dedicated to a committed spiritual search, enriched by his studies with a number of teachers. He has taught meditation to thousands of people on four continents and has spent years in extended meditation retreats.

Thom WaltersOctober 17, 2017Comment

892: The Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness

Later this week I am going to be speaking with Gail Soffer of the Mindful Warrior Project. When she and I last spoke she wanted me to be aware that she does not use meditation at all with returning vets. She uses mindfulness techniques. Since many people think that the two are the same thing, I thought it would be good to clear up the distinction.

Thom WaltersOctober 16, 2017Comment

891: An Exercise for Understanding Thoughts as Things: a Meditation

Since ZEN commuter focuses on meditation, I thought it would be a good idea to end the week with a meditation that I have students listen to to help them understand the nature of thoughts. Enjoy