What is the difference between guided and silent meditation?

The difference is whether a voice leads you. In guided meditation, a teacher or app talks you through the practice, offering instructions, imagery, or gentle reminders to return your attention. In silent meditation, you practise on your own, following your breath or a chosen focus without spoken guidance. Guided is often easier to start with, while silent offers more independence. Neither is superior; they suit different moods and stages. StillMind offers guided sessions and lets you ease toward quieter practice as you like.