
Meditation is the basis of all
Buddhist practice and the contemplation of the mind, body
thoughts and feelings that is the path to freedom. In
Theravada Buddhist countries the word Bhavana is used to
describe the meditative life. Bhavana means 'cultivation'
which means that formal sitting meditation is just one
aspect of a broader practice called Sati or mindfulness.
The practice of mindfulness is about the development of
attentive awareness, of paying attention to the mind
itself through contemplation of all the phenomena that
arise within the body and mind.
Two main types of meditation are taught and practised.
Samatha meditation is used to relax the mind and body and
Samadhi is a range of practices designed to allow the mind
to focus and stabilise around an object. The main method
taught is Anapanasati which is mindfulness of in and out
breathing. Each session also includes another meditation
technique called Metta Bhavana which is often translated
as 'The cultivation of loving-kindness'.
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Meditation Classes
at the Vihara |
| Beginner |
Pending
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| MBSR |
Wednesday
7.00 -
9.30 pm |
| Advanced |
7.00 - 8.00 pm |
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Day time individual and small classes available on
request.
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Asian Cultural Events and Asian philosophy
SBV promotes cultural understanding and development by
encouraging a shared experience of Asian and Western arts
and culture. This coming together of the rich diverse
cultures of Asia and the West is essential to the
development of mutual respect and tolerance among the
culturally and racially diverse groups in modern British
society.
Our current arts and culture programme included securing a
performance at the Tramway in Glasgow by the acclaimed Sri
Lankan dancers from the hit Edinburgh Fringe show
'Children of the Sea'. Our Vesak celebrations at Hidden
Gardens is a blend of Asian culture including people from
diverse ethnic backgrounds and includes traditional
chanting and music.
A Mindful Journey with Ven. K Sri Rewatha Thero
Jul 9, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010
This weekend retreat, which is suitable for beginners and more experienced meditators,
teaches mindfulness meditation based on a fusion of traditional Buddhist practice and
modern western approaches in health care and education.
For more information about the retreat please click here.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is an approach to living rather than a technique. It is about living in the
present moment, about being more awake and alive to our lives rather than operating from
a sort of automatic pilot in which we can be cut off from aspects of our experience.
Mindfulness promotes a way of being that helps us approach our present predicament with
kindness and compassion, and is applicable over a range of conditions including stress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Venue: 1 Caldercuilt Road, Glasgow G20 0AD
Wednesday Evening Course: 7.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
16th June 2010 (Orientation Session on 9th June)
18th Aug 2010 (Orientation Session on 11th Aug)
13th Oct 2010 (Orientation Session on 2nd Oct)
In order to ensure your place on this course please contact Dr. Avinash on 07886314954 as places will be limited.
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