Guided Meditations & Talks

Last Updated on August 27, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a recording from the Thursday Morning Meditation group on August 27th, 2026. We discuss the observing mind, and watching how the mind responds to and interacts with experience. Today was a rough day with the noise from construction next door. I did my best to remove the sound from the recording, but I ask your forgiveness in advance! The Thursday meditation group is a donation-based sitting group open to all. You can learn more and sign up via email or WhatsApp at https://OneMindDharma.com/group. If you have any questions, please visit https://OneMindDharma.com/contact to reach out to me. The post Thursday Morning Meditation – Mindfulness of Thoughts appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://OneMindDharma.com/groups Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma SOURCES: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9910079 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6440941 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7457766 https://docs.iza.org/dp15257.pdf The post The Importance of Sangha appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on August 20, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a recording from the Thursday Morning Meditation group on August 20th, 2026. We have a guided body scan meditation with some open awareness toward the end, a short talk on working with the body, and a little practice for you to investigate in your daily life. The Thursday meditation group is a donation-based sitting group open to all. You can learn more and sign up via email or WhatsApp at https://OneMindDharma.com/group. If you have any questions, please visit https://OneMindDharma.com/contact to reach out to me. For more on body scanning and different techniques, visit https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/body-scan. The post Thursday Morning Meditation – Listening to the Body appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Today we have a short (10 minute) meditation on calming the body. This is a form of body scan in which we move slowly through the body inviting in relaxation to each part. This can be a useful practice to help when we’re tense, to help fall asleep, or just to connect with the body. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://OneMindDharma.com/groups Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma The post 10 Minute Meditation – Calming the Body appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a short talk from the Thursday morning meditation group on intentions. I made a mistake somewhere and did not record the meditation portion this week, so we just have the talk! The Thursday meditation group is a donation-based sitting group open to all. You can learn more and sign up via email or WhatsApp at https://OneMindDharma.com/group. If you have any questions, please visit https://OneMindDharma.com/contact to reach out to me. The post Thursday Morning Meditation – Intentions appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

This is part of our series on practicing mindfulness in everyday life. Last time we spoke of mindful eating. Today I want to talk about a different way we consume, as it relates to media. We’ll cover how we can bring mindfulness to the shows we watch, music we listen to, news we read, and more. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://OneMindDharma.com/groups Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma News addiction linked to not only poor mental wellbeing but physical health too, new study shows – https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220824102936.htm  The effects of violent media content on aggression – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X17300660  The Effect of Music-Induced Mood on Aggressive Affect, Cognition, and Behavior – https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2011.00887.x The post Mindfulness in Daily Life – Mindful Consumption appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s dharma talk centers on the idea of turning toward life. We quite often react by averting from aspects of experience. Some moments can indeed be difficult. But even in the painful moments, we can still benefit from turning toward life. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://OneMindDharma.com/groups Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma The post Turning Toward Life appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Part of our series on Mindfulness in Daily Life, we’re talking about food today! We will of course cover mindful eating, but also mindfulness as it relates to shopping, digestion, craving, and more. I am not here to offer dietary advice or tell you how you should or should not eat. Instead, this talk focuses on tuning into the entire experience of eating with mindfulness, loving-kindness, and wisdom. What Is Mindful Eating? A Beginner’s Guide to Eating with Awareness – https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/mindful-eating Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma The post Mindful Eating and Food – Mindfulness in Daily Life appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 23, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a live recording from the Thursday morning sitting group on the 23rd of July, 2026. We meditate with loving-kindness for ourselves, and have a brief talk about bringing this practice to life. More on Loving-Kindness: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/loving-kindness Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma The post Live from the Sitting Group – Self-Kindness appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

This is a guided meditation that goes along with last week’s podcast episode of Getting to Know the Mind. The practice here is to simply observe what is happening in the mind. What is arising and passing? How does it feel? We focus on the experience in the mind with the sole intention to observe, not to interfere or change anything. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma The post 30 Minute Mindfulness of Mind Guided Meditation appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a live recording from the Thursday morning online sitting group. We have a 15-minute meditation on kind mindfulness, and a short talk about kindness and gentleness in our insight practices. Please pardon the sound quality. This was our first week; I hope to improve in future weeks! Interested in building a regular meditation practice? Check out our free new offering, A Month of Mindfulness: Essential Meditations to Build a Daily Practice at https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/month. Sitting Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/group WhatsApp Chat: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Donate: https://OneMindDharma.com/donate The post Live from the Sitting Group – Kind Mindfulness appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This week we discuss how to cultivate the conditions for wisdom to arise. We cannot just will wisdom to arise. So, what do we do? Learn about the Buddhist teachings, and what this means for your practice! Interested in building a regular meditation practice? Check out our free new offering, A Month of Mindfulness: Essential Meditations to Build a Daily Practice at https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/month. Creating Conditions for Wisdom to Arise blog post: https://oneminddharma.com/conditions-for-wisdom/ WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post The Conditions for Wisdom to Arise appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This week’s talk is on the topic of papañca, or proliferation of mind. Interested in building a regular meditation practice? Check out our free new offering, A Month of Mindfulness: Essential Meditations to Build a Daily Practice at https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/month. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.018.than.html https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html https://leighb.com/papanca.htm The post Papañca appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This talk covers meditation plateaus. These happen when we feel a stagnation in our practice, or a lack of growth. It’s a common experience, and one that can teach us quite a bit. Learn about why this happens, and what we might be able to do to move forward. Interested in building a regular meditation practice? Check out our free new offering, A Month of Mindfulness: Essential Meditations to Build a Daily Practice at https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/month. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Mindful Eating: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/mindful-eating Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Meditation Plateaus appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is on the concept of the different dharma doors we walk through. It is traditionally held that there 84,000 different dharma doors we can use to work toward awakening. In this talk, we’ll talk about these different doors, how to find one that suits you, and what it means to walk fully through a door. Interested in building a regular meditation practice? Check out our free new offering, A Month of Mindfulness: Essential Meditations to Build a Daily Practice at https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/month. WhatsApp Group: https://OneMindDharma.com/chat Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast Page: https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3W7dzr3Hg70Z8vgu Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guided-meditations-talks/id1050712922 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneminddharma 30 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge The post Working with Different Dharma Doors appeared first on One Mind Dharma.