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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

Peace Meditation: Cultivating Calm in Body and Mind

from The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard

In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of cultivating peace, not as something distant, but as something that can be experienced in the present moment.We begin by reflecting on what peace means, and how it can be gently established through awareness of the body and breath. As the practice unfolds, you are invited to settle more deeply into this sense of calm, allowing it to grow and stabilise.Through conscious breathing and gentle attention, areas of tension or conflict in the body can be noticed and softened. Rather than forcing change, the practice encourages a quiet letting go, allowing peace to emerge naturally.Simple phrases of peace are then introduced, helping to bring this awareness into different parts of the body, from the feet to the face, the hands and the heart.This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you feel more settled, balanced and at ease.This meditation supports calm, emotional balance and stress relief.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:32 – What is peace?00:52 – Establishing peace01:12 – Deepening into stillness01:32 – The bell01:52 – Settling into peace02:02 – Ritual gesture02:26 – Taking your seat03:12 – Three cycles of breath03:57 – Entering stillness04:02 – Awareness of the breath04:55 – Stabilising in peace05:15 – Noticing conflict in the body05:27 – Letting go05:58 – Peace be with you06:13 – Peace through the body06:43 – Allowing without forcing07:25 – Relaxing into awareness07:55 – Peace in the body08:28 – Peace in the spine08:55 – Peace in the face09:15 – Peace in the hands and heart09:20 – Peace in the mind10:33 – Peace be with you10:45 – Returning to the body10:59 – Choosing peace11:45 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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