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How To Meditate Like A Buddhist - by Cynthia Kane
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How To Meditate Like A Buddhist

With Cynthia Kane

No religion or spiritual movement is more known for its association with meditation than Buddhism. How to Meditate like a Buddhist demystifies this ancient practice and gently teaches you everything you need to know about building a meditation practice that works for you, including detailed guidance on posture, breathing, mindset, overcoming common obstacles, and more. Informed by her own journey and professional training, Kane has distilled the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation into a clear, instructive guide. With her expertise and encouragement, you will learn how to establish a foundational meditation practice that can help you: Release stress, anxiety, and overwhelm Change your relationship to unhelpful thoughts and emotions Rediscover the quiet stillness that lies inside you Experience greater peace, tranquility, and connection with yourself and others If you are ready to learn how to meditate like a Buddhist, this compact yet powerful course is the perfect place to start.

Ready to learn Buddhist meditation? This compact yet powerful course is the perfect place to begin your journey.

About this course

No religion or spiritual movement is more known for its association with meditation than Buddhism. How to Meditate like a Buddhist demystifies this ancient practice and gently teaches you everything you need to know about building a meditation practice that works for you, including detailed guidance on posture, breathing, mindset, overcoming common obstacles, and more. Informed by her own journey and professional training, Kane has distilled the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation into a clear, instructive guide. With her expertise and encouragement, you will learn how to establish a foundational meditation practice that can help you: Release stress, anxiety, and overwhelm Change your relationship to unhelpful thoughts and emotions Rediscover the quiet stillness that lies inside you Experience greater peace, tranquility, and connection with yourself and others If you are ready to learn how to meditate like a Buddhist, this compact yet powerful course is the perfect place to start.

Meet your Teacher

Cynthia Kane

Cynthia Kane

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Washington, dc

Cynthia Kane is the #1 communication coach for people who want to stay calm, clear, and kind in tough conversations—whether at home with your partner and kids, or in high-stakes moments at work. She is the CEO and Founder of the Kane Intentional Communication™ Institute, LLC, where she helps people transform the way they speak and listen through mindful, nonviolent, and self-responsible communication practices. Her signature method teaches you how to communicate better in relationships, reduce reactivity, and handle difficult conversations with confidence and compassion. She is the author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations (Wiley, 2025), as well as three bestselling books on mindful communication: How to Communicate like a Buddhist Talk to Yourself like a Buddhist How to Meditate like a Buddhist Named the #2 Communication Coach to Watch by Yahoo in 2021, Cynthia’s work has been featured in Business Insider, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Self Magazine, Thrive Global, The Globe and Mail, BBC Travel, Refinery29, Authority Magazine, Woman’s Day, and more. She’s appeared on TV segments including Good Morning Arizona and Great Day Washington, and has been a guest on leading podcasts like The Anxious Achiever, TheFutur, Office Hours, and others. Trusted by Global Organizations Cynthia has worked with: Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) The Council on Foreign Relations KPMG National Grid Women in Networks Association for Healthcare Administrative Professionals The City of Fort Collins Zonta International Young Presidents’ Organization Bard College UNC Asheville ...and more. Her work is also supported by EAPs at: Greenpeace International, Elekta, Michigan State University, and others. National Partnership for Women and Families Virginia Port Authority, Griner Engineering Inc, LodgeWorks Partners, L.P...and more. Cynthia holds a BA from Bard College and an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two young children.

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