On The Zafu

About On The Zafu

Meditations and mindfulness techniques for dealing with a constantly changing world. “Pocket podcasts” for busy people. ********** Nicholas Alan Nelson has been studying meditation and mindfulness for over twenty years. A student of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, “Nick” is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor having studied with Dr. Itai Ivtzan and the School of Positive Transformation. A firm believer that mindfulness can benefit us in all aspects of life, Nick greatly enjoys teaching the focusing techniques of various forms of meditation practice.

Publisher

Nicholas Alan Nelson

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2022

Latest episode

18 Jan 2023

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jan 2023

   Tonglen Meditation

   Tonglen Meditation practice is an excellent extension of Metta (loving kindness) practice. Using visualization and intent, this powerful compassion meditation is a wonderful way to deal with pain and suffering both in others and ourselves!

2. 

   27 Dec 2022

   Mini Dharma Talk. Empathy, Sympathy, and Compassion.

   Recorded during a meditation class on December 13th, this episode focuses on the differences and similarities between empathy, sympathy, and compassion.

3. 

   27 Dec 2022

   Music and Meditation

   This episode focuses on using music as an anchor point for samatha meditation and as a visualization vehicle for vipassana techniques. Soundscape created using Moodscaper software.

4. 

   26 Nov 2022

   Meditate Your Way Through The Holidaze

   Tips and techniques for handling stress during this season. Using meditation and mindfulness to keep your peace of mind.

5. 

   14 Nov 2022

   Metta Meditation

   Metta, or loving kindness, is a very popular and powerful meditation practice. By using the combined focusing techniques of mantras and visualization, this meditation helps us personally and, of course, the world.

6. 

   18 Oct 2022

   Guided Visualization Meditation

   A guided relaxation meditation. Find quiet spot, get comfortable, and just take a vacation in your mind.

7. 

   7 Oct 2022

   The Basics

   Basic meditation technique focusing on the present moment using the breath as an anchor point.