Meditation Basics

This collection answers the questions everyone has before their first sit: how do I actually do this, how long should it take, and how do I know if I'm doing it right? The guides here strip meditation down to its workable core — posture, attention, and repetition — without mysticism and without pretending ten minutes a day will transform your life by Friday. Our standard for every guide is simple: instructions you can follow tonight with no equipment, honest notes on what beginners actually struggle with (restlessness, sleepiness, the 'I can't stop thinking' worry), and realistic expectations grounded in long-standing contemplative practice rather than hype.