A Meditation on Endings
By drawing our attention to endings and our developed habits about the way we meet endings, we can learn how to step fully into our lives with appreciation and gratitude, says Frank Ostaseski. Read More
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Frank Ostaseski is a meditation teacher who cofounded the Zen Hospice Project. In 2004, he went on to create the Metta Institute to provide innovative educational programs and professional training to foster compassionate, mindfulness-based care.

By drawing our attention to endings and our developed habits about the way we meet endings, we can learn how to step fully into our lives with appreciation and gratitude, says Frank Ostaseski. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | JAN 6, 2026

When we allow what is to simply be, we relieve ourselves of the suffering that can get heaped on top of our moments of difficulty. Frank Ostaseski leads this meditation to let curiosity lead the way. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | OCT 31, 2024

Frank Ostaseski offers two short contemplations, calling on the power of love and compassion. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | FEB 14, 2022

Frank Ostaseski offers six steps to open up to the present moment—whatever it may bring. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | JAN 11, 2022

In this interview with Barry Boyce, beloved teacher Frank Ostaseski shares how his years of mindfulness supported him after a series of strokes transformed his life. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | DEC 21, 2021
When we hone our attention to the subtleties of impermanence that are inherent in every breath, we step into our lives with integrity, compassion, forgiveness, and love. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | MAY 25, 2021
Meditation practice isn’t about transformation. It’s about learning how to get to know our lives more intimately and compassionately. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | APR 5, 2021
Being receptive to all parts of life—good, bad, neutral—introduces more choice into our lives. When we welcome everything we are less likely to rush to judgement and more likely to be informed by life. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | APR 5, 2021

Meditation teacher Frank Ostaseski reflects on the relationship between recovery and mindfulness following a stroke. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | OCT 2, 2019

Openness is a quality of being that helps us give space to things. Explore this meditation practice to let go of the familiar and become aware of spaciousness. Read More
FRANK OSTASESKI | NOV 21, 2018
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