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Meditation
Discover Yourself
More and more people are adding some kind of meditation to their daily
routine, either as an effective antidote to stress or as a simple method of
relaxation. Meditation enables
you to create new attitudes and responses to life, giving you a clear
spiritual understanding of yourself.
Meditation is the process of re-discovering,
enjoying and using the positive qualities already latent within you.
The Foundation Course in meditation
The Foundation Course in Meditation, often referred to as Raja Yoga
meditation, incorporates the following core curriculum:
Self-Realisation
Developing self-awareness and self-understanding to realise one's true
spiritual identity and nature. In the meditative state, the self is
experienced as conscious energy taking the form of a point of light. This
spiritual energy, the soul, is experienced as both different and separate
from the material body.
Consciousness
The role of the mind, and the interplay between the mind, the intellect and
the personality is studied. By learning to quieten and direct the energy of
the mind, we allow the conscience to be clearly heard. Conscious awareness
of the soul is then developed, allowing full understanding of the self.
Relationship with God
As meditation helps consciousness move beyond self-limiting beliefs, the
presence of God is experienced in the state of meditation.
Natural Spiritual Laws
Understanding the deep philosophy of action, also known as the law of cause
and effect, enables us to purposefully choose right thoughts and actions.
With this knowledge we can powerfully affect the direction and quality of
our life.
Cycle of
Time
Time is perceived as moving in cycles, and life as a whole is presented as
an unlimited drama on the world stage. This perspective of changing scenes
in the cycle of time restores the ability to find meaning and significance
in what is happening in the world around us.
The Tree of Life
The beauty of the different world religions is depicted through the tree of
life. Each religion, as a branch of the one tree, has its own unique value
and role. All branches of the tree have come originally from the one source,
the seed of the human world tree, God.
Enhancing Inner Strength
As the practice of meditation leads to an experience of inner strength,
practical methods are offered to help shape and direct spiritual power into
accurate and effective responses and actions in daily life.
Principles for a Spiritual Lifestyle
With an improved level of self-understanding comes the awareness of how
behaviour and lifestyle - including diet, regular spiritual study and the
practice of meditation - can complement and enhance spiritual development in
daily life.
Development of Spiritual Values
Emphasis is given to understanding of the power of values and the importance
of reviewing and renewing our spiritual values at the deepest level of our
life.
The course starts at the start of every month and runs on Mondays,
Wednesdays for 8 Consecutive Sessions (4 weeks).
Or Saturdays every other month for 8 consecutive Saturdays.
The courses are also available in Hindi, Gujarati & Tamil, by appointment.
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