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How to Meditate Like a Buddhist

A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

By Cynthia Kane.

A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

No spiritual tradition is more closely associated with meditation than Buddhism, yet clear, comprehensive instruction can be hard to find.

In How to Meditate Like a Buddhist, bestselling author and certified meditation instructor Cynthia Kane offers a grounded, step-by-step introduction to building a practice that fits your life. She covers posture, breathing, attention, mindset, and how to meet common obstacles with patience and clarity.

Drawing on her own journey and professional training, Kane distills the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation into plain language. With her guidance, you will establish a steady foundation and learn how to:

• Release stress, anxiety, and overwhelm• Change your relationship to unhelpful thoughts and emotions• Rediscover the quiet stillness within• Experience greater peace, ease, and connection with yourself and others

If you are ready to learn Buddhist meditation, this compact, practical book is a steady place to begin.

About the author

Cynthia Kane

Cynthia Kane received her BA from Bard College and her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Washington Post, BBC Travel, Yoga Journal, Refinery29, Woman’s Day, Pregnancy Magazine, and the Huffington Post. She lives in Washington, DC, and offers workshops and private programs.

Website: https://www.cynthiakane.com/

Updated on: 25/05/2026

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