The Tibetan word for meditation, gom, means “familiarizing” or “habituating.” This category contains instructions on a wide variety of techniques to train the mind and familiarize it with the virtuous qualities needed to become a fully awakened buddha. In addition to the meditations below. please take a look in the sidebar to the left for more meditations, instructions, teachings from retreats, and Buddhist prayers and practices. Use the links below and in the sidebar to the left to access related topics. Instructions on how to prepare for a meditation session and establish a sustained daily practice. Guided meditations by Venerable Chodron are also available on the Insight Timer app.