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I am working on online dharma study classes that include various meditation techniques and mindfulness practices.

Begin where you are. No need to buy anything (well, maybe my book), go anywhere, or even have any complicated structure. The original Buddhists (OBs) enjoyed meditation techniques and mindfulness practice one breath at a time, just like you can now. Sit, let your body become still, breathe, notice the calm, and watch your mind... not to control, but to observe. Repeat. Simple as that.

1. Put your legs in a comfortable position; if you're seated in a chair, keep your feet flat on the floor. If you're sitting cross-legged, ensure that it's easy to get in and out of this posture, which is important for effective meditation techniques.  

2. Straighten your back, but remember not to be rigid.  

3. Scrunch your shoulders up to your ears for a breath, then let them release and relax.  

4. Your head should be upright, as if it were suspended from the sky. Ensure it's not stiff; tuck your chin in slightly.  

5. Close your eyes, allowing them a moment of peace. To enhance your focus and improve your mindfulness practice, concentrate on the point between your eyebrows.  

6. Place the tip of your tongue behind your teeth on the roof of your mouth, as if preparing to say the letter 'N'.  

7. Position your hands on your thighs; palms up to receive energy, palms down for grounding in mindfulness, or place your left palm over your right at your navel or in your lap for deep meditation, letting your thumb tips connect.

1. Wanting too much too soon can hinder your meditation techniques. Let go, breathe, and observe instead.  

2. If you find yourself becoming frustrated during your mindfulness practice, allow that frustration to exist. Breathe through it.  

3. If you experience sleepiness when you sit, try shorter durations and engage in mindfulness practice with others.  

4. If restlessness arises, remember that meditation is a process. You need to practice to improve; whether it’s mastering anger or patience, dedicated practice will help you become as stable and calm as a mountain.  

5. Doubt your practice? Talk to others and study various meditation techniques. Observe deeply, and you will discover what resonates as true for you.

Find yourself a group to sit with; it only takes a few minutes. We begin with five minutes of silence, followed by setting an intention and continuing our mindfulness practice for another 15 or 20 minutes. That's all it takes. When you meditate at home, start easy with simple meditation techniques.

Below are the links for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media. Use these platforms to join our community and explore various meditation techniques and mindfulness practices.