The Four Directions of Meditative Practice

In this meditation, I introduce the four directions of meditative practice — intention, attention, compassion and wisdom — as simple guides for deepening our prayer and meditation.We begin by taking our seat and making a clear, gentle intention. From there, attention is invited to rest with the breath, allowing calmness and steadiness to grow without effort. As the practice unfolds, we open deliberately to compassion and to the presence of love, holding the body in stillness and stability.These four directions are not steps to complete, but orientations we return to again and again. They help us practise with clarity and kindness, allowing wisdom to emerge naturally over time.This daily guided meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, supporting stillness, presence and gentle awareness.Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:10 – The four directions of meditative practice 01:13 – The bell 01:25 – Taking the seat 02:40 – Making an intention 04:00 – Practice arising from intention 05:20 – Bringing attention to the breath 06:05 – Breathing in peace and love 06:10 – Calmness 08:25 – Entering the presence of love 09:09 – Holding stillness and stability 11:04 – Returning to awareness 11:17 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.