For many of us on the spiritual path, the experience of physical illness or chronic pain presents one of the greatest challenges to our equanimity and presence. When we’re feeling healthy and vital, we may find that our meditation practice enables us to stay centered,...

When we sit down to meditate, most of us make a conscious effort to let go of all of our worldly concerns in order to bring our attention to a deeper stillness, focus and presence. And spiritual teachings east and west often call us to transcend our attachments to the...