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How MeditaDream helps you discover Buddhism and qigong

Explore wisdom, compassion and attention, along with traditional Chinese body practices.

  • 15 sessions
  • 4 categories
  • 3 immersive worlds
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Buddhism & qigong: what MeditaDream changes

Curious about Buddhism but unsure where to start? Meet its great figures through guided journeys. Sudhana’s Journey — The Teachers Along the Path opens the way, The Eleven Faces of Avalokiteśvara explores compassion, and Mañjuśrī’s Sword brings clarity to repetitive thoughts. Tārā and the Eight Great Dangers then works symbolically with fear and courage.

On the body side, qigong starts with your hands. Warming the Hands draws attention to the sensations in your palms, The Still Tree trains a stable, relaxed stance, and The Dance of Qi — Qigong in Motion links breath and slow gestures. Later, The Small Circulation follows a traditional qigong path of attention. No class or equipment needed.

For a zen meditation mood, sit in The Zen Garden or Monastery at Sunrise, or contemplate the place of the Buddha’s awakening in Beneath the Bodhi Tree. Illustrated lessons explain posture and breathing, ambient sounds set the scene, and your journals keep what you discover.

Buddhism & qigong: the sessions in the app

A monk meditates in a forest among stone statues of bodhisattvas and an elephantBuddhist Meditations8 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. The Buddha’s footprints, from teacher to teacher along the pathSudhana’s Journey — The Teachers Along the Path30 min · intermediateEvokes learning and openness to different teachings.
  2. A serene face, one of Avalokiteśvara’s elevenThe Eleven Faces of Avalokiteśvara22 min · intermediateExplores compassion and discernment.
  3. The vajra, a diamond that cuts like the sword of wisdomMañjuśrī’s Sword20 min · intermediateBuilds clarity in the face of repetitive thoughts.
  4. Mañjuśrī’s lion, facing old fearsMañjuśrī’s Lion20 min · intermediateExplores courage in the face of fear.
  5. Kṣitigarbha’s lamp carried into the dark realmsKṣitigarbha’s Light in the Dark Realms21 min · intermediateInvites compassion in difficult moments.
  6. Samantabhadra’s white elephant and the ten vowsSamantabhadra and the White Elephant — The Ten Great Vows20 min · intermediateExplores the meaning of ethical commitment.
  7. The stairs of Maitreya’s garden, up to the pavilionMaitreya’s Garden — Meeting the Person You Are Becoming20 min · intermediateReflects on the path of transformation.
  8. The blue utpala lotus, the flower Tārā holdsTārā and the Eight Great Dangers24 min · intermediateWorks symbolically with fear and courage.
A qigong practitioner in motion, wrapped in spirals of golden energy, before the mountainsSensations & Qigong4 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. A ball of gentle warmth between your palmsWarming the Hands20 min · intermediateIntroduces attention to the sensations in your palms.
  2. The dragon coiled around the pearl that circulatesThe Small Circulation22 min · intermediateFollows a traditional qigong path of attention.
  3. The rooted tree, still without strainingThe Still Tree23 min · intermediateTrains a stable, relaxed posture.
  4. The crane, a slow qigong danceThe Dance of Qi — Qigong in Motion25 min · intermediateLinks breath and slow movements.
A meditator sitting at the heart of a vast ice-crystal caveSacred Places2 sessions for this goal · See the category →
  1. The Buddha seated beneath the Bodhi treeBeneath the Bodhi Tree17 min · intermediateExplores a major symbol of Buddhist awakening.
  2. The sanctuary perched on the mountain, above the cloudsThe Taoist Sanctuary in the Mountains15 min · intermediateImmerses you in Taoist imagery.
A monk meditates on a floating rock among the planetsCosmic & Void1 session for this goal · See the category →
  1. The ensō, a circle where inside and outside meetNon-dual Awareness28 min · advancedExplores a more advanced contemplative idea.

Buddhism & qigong: the features that help

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    Learning library

    Read illustrated lessons on posture, breathing, attention and learning step by step.

  • Bundle of old books tied with a cord
    Themed catalog

    Browse 19 categories and several levels, from express sessions to advanced journeys.

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  • Glass globe holding a pagoda and cherry blossoms
    Immersive worlds

    Choose from 17 story-rich settings that spark imagination and escape.

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  • Metal wind chimes
    Ambient sounds

    Pair your session with nature or music ambiences (waves, forest, mountain stream, flute…), at the volume you choose.

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  • Open journal with a writing quill
    Personal journals

    Record dreams, gratitude, emotions, signs and spiritual experiences in organized journals.

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    Meditation creator

    Write a session made just for you; your phone can read it aloud, even offline.

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Buddhism & qigong: the immersive worlds

Buddhism & qigong: how to use the app in 4 steps

  1. Read the Learning library’s lessons on posture and breathing, then try Warming the Hands, a gentle first step into qigong that focuses on your palms.

  2. Pick one bodhisattva a week: The Eleven Faces of Avalokiteśvara for compassion, Mañjuśrī’s Sword for clarity, Kṣitigarbha’s Light in the Dark Realms for difficult times.

  3. Practice The Still Tree or The Dance of Qi — Qigong in Motion two or three times a week, to bring breath, posture and slow movement together.

  4. Between sessions, visit The Zen Garden or Monastery at Sunrise, and write down the teachings that touch you in your Spiritual Experiences journal.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use MeditaDream to discover Buddhism and qigong?

Alternate between the two. Some days, follow a Buddhist meditation such as Sudhana’s Journey — The Teachers Along the Path; other days, practice qigong with Warming the Hands, then The Still Tree. The Learning library explains posture and breathing, and immersive worlds like The Zen Garden set the scene.

What’s the difference between zen meditation, vipassana and qigong?

Zen meditation, rooted in Chan and Japanese Buddhism, centers on sitting and simply being present. Vipassana, from the Theravada tradition, trains you to watch sensations change, moment by moment. Qigong is a Chinese practice that joins breath, posture and slow movement. In MeditaDream, you can practice qigong with four guided sessions and explore Buddhist wisdom through eight guided meditations.

Do I need to be Buddhist to practice?

Not at all. These meditations use Buddhist figures and Taoist landscapes as symbols and sources of wisdom, and they ask for no religious commitment. You can approach them with curiosity, the way you’d visit a temple while traveling. Qigong, too, is open to everyone: you only need a little space and a few quiet minutes.

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