Who is Jon Kabat-Zinn? By Elena Marlowe • Last updated: August 2025 Jon Kabat-Zinn is a scientist, meditation teacher, and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). A professor emeritus...
How Does Meditation Reduce Stress? Meditation reduces stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. This shifts the body from a “fight-or-flight” to a “rest-and-digest” state. Cortisol levels drop, and...
What is Shikantaza? Shikantaza means “just sitting” in Japanese. It is the core meditation of Soto Zen, taught by 13th-century Zen master Dōgen. This practice involves sitting without a...
What is Wu Wei According to Alan Watts? Alan Watts described Wu Wei as the principle of “not forcing” life. In his lectures, he explained it as aligning with...
What is Do Nothing Meditation? Do Nothing Meditation is a mindfulness approach where you stop trying to control attention. The practice removes formal techniques. It allows awareness to rest...