Meditation Practices


 SHADOW WORK:

Here's an excellent excercise for dealing with the shadow, called the 3-2-1 process, as taught by Ken Wilber.  

 http://integrallife.com/awaken/shadow/practice-3-2-1-shadow-process


TRANSFORMING SUFFERING:

The tonglen practice, the practice of breathing in suffering and out compassion, as taught by Pema Chodron, is very very powerful.  She calls it "air conditioning suffering".  It should be a part of every spiritual activists meditation tool-kit.

http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/tonglen1.php


MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Here is a short guide on how to practice mindfulness meditation. A core practice.

http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2125


Shinzen Young's website offers guided meditations

http://www.shinzen.org/



SACRED ACTIVISM RESOURCES

Andrew Harvey has founded the "Institute of Sacred Activism" and offers trainings, meditations and teachings.  His new book "The Hope" is a must read for all aspiring sacred activists.

http://www.andrewharvey.net/