Learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation.

 The online site for Module 2 - How to Meditate contains all the following resources:

• A 26-minute video for Module 2 from the Discovering Buddhism DVD.
• Six teaching sessions and six guided meditations taught by Ven. Sangye Khadro. PDF transcripts for all these teaching and meditation sessions are also provided.
• A list of required and suggested course readings. Many of the required readings are provided in PDF format.
• Access to a student and elder discussion forum for the opportunity to converse with your fellow participants and to receive guidance and answers from the Discovering Buddhism elders for any unresolved questions.
• Short review quizzes for each session in addition to a Final Exam and details of how to obtain a completion certificate for this module.

The following book by Ven. Sangye Khadro is part of the required readings.

• How to Meditate

The following books are suggested as additional resources for students who wish to deepen their understanding of the material in this course.

• Spiritual Friends
• Mindfulness in Plain English

Download the complete list of required and suggested reading for this program.