In this short episode, I explore a powerful teaching from the Lamrim tradition that outlines the three levels of Buddhist practitioners: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. But what really makes the difference between them? It’s not knowledge, technique, or even time—it’s motivation. Whether you're just starting to meditate or have been on the path for years, this reflection invites you to reconnect with the why behind your practice. Let’s return to the heart of Dharma and explore how motivation shapes our entire spiritual journey.
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Record Your Life in a Sketchbook, with Drawings, and Writing ✍️✨ Transform every moment into a meaningful experience through creative journaling. A sketchbook is not just a place to capture ideas but a powerful tool to observe more mindfully, connect with the present, and express your creativity without judgment. Drawing and writing help you capture emotions, landscapes, and memories in a unique and personal way. Whether in a café, on a trip, or during your daily life, each page becomes a reflection of your inner world. 🌿📖 Explore, create, and let your sketchbook tell your story. Learn Step by StepHave access to all my tutorials on drawing, watercolor, abstract painting, articles, meditations, list of materials, behind the scenes, recommendations, etc. Join me on Patreon.com/almaayon
Look back at your year and celebrate the meaningful moments. Close a cicle and keep the lessons you learned. Receive the New Year 2025 with an open heart.
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Experience deep relaxation in just 8 minutes with this guided meditation focused on mindfulness of breathing and the 5 sensory fields. This session will help you cultivate presence, reduce stress, and promote inner calm. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a moment of peace, this meditation guides you through breath awareness and sensory mindfulness to enhance your well-being. Use this quick meditation to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and find balance in the present moment. Ideal for relieving anxiety, improving focus, and achieving a state of deep relaxation.
An exploration to the archeological site of Xochicalco, an ancient civilization.
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Meditation is a holistic practice that engages the entire body, allowing us to cultivate awareness and harmony within ourselves. As we settle into a comfortable position, we begin by grounding ourselves through the sensations of our feet touching the floor or the support of a chair. With each breath, we invite a gentle relaxation to flow through our limbs, releasing tension from our shoulders, arms, and hands. Our spine naturally aligns, promoting an open heart and clear mind. As we deepen our focus, we can feel the rhythm of our breath synchronizing with the subtle movements of our abdomen and chest, bringing us into a state of calm presence. By incorporating this full-body awareness, meditation becomes a profound journey that connects our physical sensations with our thoughts and emotions, fostering a sense of unity and tranquility.
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Self-referential meditation, developed by Jacobo Grinberg, and the Vipassana technique from Buddhism share a common focus on inner observation and mindfulness, though they differ in methodology and specific approach. While self-referential meditation centers on the holistic integration of the self through the observation of thoughts, emotions, and sensations, Vipassana emphasizes the observation of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (body, sensations, mind, and phenomena) to develop deep understanding and equanimity, as well as a path towards understanding impermanence and reducing suffering.
Although each has its own approach, both aim to foster greater awareness, understanding, and emotional well-being through meditative practice.
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There's something incredibly soothing about sitting down with a cup of tea and a blank sketchbook page, ready to let your creativity flow. I've embraced the art of slow living, finding inspiration in the peaceful practice of filling my sketchbook with a blend of journaling, drawings, and stamped designs. Inspired by the minimalism of sumi-e—though I’m no expert—I’ve discovered that incorporating its serene, understated style into my sketches brings a new level of calm to the process. This ritual has become a cherished part of my slow living routine, helping me unwind and express myself in a relaxing, mindful way. If you're looking for a creative outlet that blends mindfulness with art, this might just be the perfect way to start experiencing the peacefulness of slow living and creative expression.
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Living Slowly, or Slow Living, is a movement that more and more people are adopting. Find out what it is and if it's something that could significantly change your life.
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I experienced the total solar eclipse from the shores of a tranquil lake in Mexico, where I found inspiration to paint while contemplating this unique natural phenomenon. The connection with nature in that specific setting led me to explore how art and meditation can intertwine, offering an introspective and creative experience that I captured in my work.
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Meditation is an ancient practice that serves as a bridge to tranquility and inner balance, benefiting both the body and the mind. By focusing your attention on the present moment, whether through breathing, a mantra, or mindful observation, you foster deep relaxation. This regular practice helps reduce stress and anxiety, improves concentration, and promotes greater awareness of oneself and one's surroundings. By spending time meditating, you cultivate a state of calm and mental clarity, allowing you to face daily challenges with greater serenity and perspective. Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceandmind More meditations https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuIINnfIDIZh3DZvpzGpQ-jntbe4qVqn and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en https://linktr.ee/almadharma Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArt Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon
Through my walks in nature this autumn, I learned valuable lessons about life and about myself. Contemplating the forest gave me peace; painting the autumn leaves became a moving meditation, each brushstroke a reflection on the ephemeral beauty of existence. Watching the river, with its constant flow, reminded me that change is the only constant in life. This journey and learning became my personal digital detox, an antidote against burnout, and a strategy to find inner calm. Sharing these experiences is like opening a window to my soul, inviting others to find peace in nature, creativity in art, and serenity in living slowly. Learn step by step with instructions and list of materials and have access to all my tutorials on drawing, watercolor, abstract painting, articles, meditations, behind the scenes, material recommendations, etc. Join me on Patreon or Ko-Fi. Here are the links. ko-fi: https://www.kofi.com/soul Patreon: / almaayon Remember to allow your inner artist to express itself. Painting and drawing have great benefits: - We enter a meditative state, since we can flow in the present while we paint. - Promotes stress and anxiety relief. - Expands creative growth. - Strengthens memory. - Improves motor skills and problem solving. - Cultivate emotional growth. - Stimulates an optimistic attitude. Website Watercolors and notebooks: https://dreamlike.us INSTAGRAM: / almawatercolors Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: / almaayon Join our community: / 267286877290530 connect Instagram: / alma.ayon FB / almaayonofficial Twitter: / almaayon Patreon: / almaayon
Meditation in Buddhist philosophy deeply explores the Three Characteristics of Reality, also known as the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Impermanence highlights the transient nature of all things, where every phenomenon is in a constant state of flux. Suffering or unsatisfactoriness is the acknowledgment that life involves suffering, stress, and dissatisfaction, often due to clinging to impermanent things. The concept of non-self challenges the notion of a permanent, unchanging self, suggesting that what we consider the 'self' is a collection of changing phenomena. Meditative practices in this context focus on deeply understanding these characteristics, leading to a profound realization of the true nature of reality, fostering detachment, and culminating in spiritual liberation. Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz
In this vlog I share my morning routine that begins around 5 in the morning, and in which I incorporate meditation, yoga, workout and painting, and share a bit about my life as an artist and meditation teacher.
I hope this inspires you to make time for the things that are most important in your life.
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Single-pointed attention meditation and mindfulness are two complementary approaches to cultivating presence and mental well-being. While one-pointed attention focuses on keeping the mind fixed on a single object, such as the breath or a mantra, to develop concentration and calm, mindfulness involves an open, non-judgmental awareness of present experiences. Both techniques teach us to be completely in the present moment, thereby reducing stress and improving mental clarity. Practicing these methods regularly can lead to greater self-understanding and a sense of balance in everyday life. Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceandmind More meditations https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuIINnfIDIZh3DZvpzGpQ-jntbe4qVqn and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en https://linktr.ee/alma.ayon Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaAyonOfficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon
How Karma works? Karma in Buddhism is the intriguing law of cause and effect that shapes your life based on your actions. Good decisions reward you with positive experiences, while bad ones have repercussions. Ever wonder how karma impacts your journey through life and even future incarnations? It's more than just "what goes around, comes around."
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In this guided meditation, we scan our body to reach a deep relaxation and connect with our breathing, to then practice mindfulness, and cultivate presence while we rest.
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join me as I bring the enchanting landscapes of Bali to life on to paper with watercolors. As I layer each stroke, I'll share some of my most cherished memories from my time living in this tropical paradise, where I was in toch with nature throu art, meditation and yoga. We take a journey to Ubud's famous Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where lush forests meet playful primates surrounded by forest and temples. This painting isn't just about capturing a scene; it's about an experience. Perhaps this will inspire your own artistic journey. Remember to allow your inner artist to express itself. Painting and drawing have great benefits: - We enter a meditative state, since we can flow in the present while we paint. - Promotes stress and anxiety relief. - Expands creative growth. - Strengthens memory. - Improves motor skills and problem solving. - Cultivate emotional growth. - Stimulates an optimistic attitude. Website Watercolors and notebooks: https://dreamlike.us INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dreamlike.us Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon
