Episode Details

In this meditation, I introduce the four directions of meditative practice — intention, attention, compassion and wisdom — as simple guides for deepening our prayer and meditation.

We begin by taking our seat and making a clear, gentle intention. From there, attention is invited to rest with the breath, allowing calmness and steadiness to grow without effort. As the practice unfolds, we open deliberately to compassion and to the presence of love, holding the body in stillness and stability.

These four directions are not steps to complete, but orientations we return to again and again. They help us practise with clarity and kindness, allowing wisdom to emerge naturally over time.

This daily guided meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, supporting stillness, presence and gentle awareness.

Chapters

 00:00 – Introduction

00:10 – The four directions of meditative practice

01:13 – The bell

01:25 – Taking the seat

02:40 – Making an intention

04:00 – Practice arising from intention

05:20 – Bringing attention to the breath

06:05 – Breathing in peace and love

06:10 – Calmness

08:25 – Entering the presence of love

09:09 – Holding stillness and stability

11:04 – Returning to awareness

11:17 – Closing bell

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