Mindfulness and Traditional Mediation  | Acharya Narada Alister | TEDxRobina

Meditation teacher Acharya Narada Alister discusses two major meditations, the popular mindfulness meditation and traditional meditation. Both came from India with traditional meditation from the ancient yoga disciplines while mindfulness meditation from Buddhism, although greatly modified with the religious aspects taken out for our secular societies. Acharya Narada Muni, has been trained in spiritual mediation practices in India and has been teaching meditation for over 35 years. Narada currently teaches Meditation in a corporate environment to business professionals. Narada will clarify the difference between “Mindfulness“ and “Meditation“ and talk about the research outcomes and benefits of both practices. Narada will explain how mediation and other yoga techniques can help anyone in society find real inner contentment and happiness, regardless of their external circumstances. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at