A LITTLE PRACTICAL HELP

Meditation Timer

Choose your own duration, interval bells and a quiet place to sit.

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Using Meditation Timer

  1. Choose a session duration before you begin. Add an interval bell every one, two or five minutes if useful.
  2. Choose silence or preview one of nine background sound presets. Use with session connects it to the timer.
  3. Begin, pause or reset as needed. A selected end bell sounds when the timer completes.

A practical example

For a ten-minute quiet sit, select 10 minutes and turn the interval bell off. Choose End bell if you want an audible finish. You can also use the written timer without any sound.

Try quiet sitting with opening and closing prompts

Good to know

Browser timers can be delayed or suspended by operating-system power saving, a closed tab or a sleeping device. Keep this page open while using it. These tools are for ordinary personal use, not safety-critical timing.

Does this require an account?

No. The whole tool is free to use here. Saved preferences and personal records remain in your current browser.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes, with touch controls. Keep the page open for timers and audio. Your phone may suspend background tabs when it locks or conserves power.

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