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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'.
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.
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Meditation Classes
at the Vihara |
| Beginner |
Tuesday
5.00 - 6.00 pm
6.30 - 7.30 pm |
| Intermediate |
Wednesday
5.00 - 6.00 pm
6.30 - 7.30 pm |
| Advanced |
Friday
5.00 - 6.00 pm
6.30 - 7.30 pm |
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Day time individual and small classes available on
request.
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Mindfulness and Loving-kindness Based Stress Reduction (MLBSR)
We are offering two courses running for eight weeks each.
The first is an Introduction to Mindfulness based
stress reduction therapy. The second course is an
Introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
8-Week Course for Creative Living & Being
| “Serenity is not freedom from the storm but peace within the storm. What lies behind us and what lies before us are the tiny matters, compared to what lies within us”
…Ralph Waldo Emerson. |

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Mindfulness Meditation is now increasingly being used by the healers to reduce physical and mental stress. It has been supported by scientific research. Studies have found following benefits for people practicing mindfulness meditation
- Increased self awareness,
- Self-acceptance and self-trust,
- Enhanced appreciation of life,
- Serenity in the face of difficulties,
- Lasting decrease in a variety of stress related
physical symptoms, including chronic pain.
- Significant decrease in anxiety and depression.
- Improved concentration and creativity.
Over the course of eight weeks we will
be working gently and systematically through our body,
breath and mind, embarking on this mysterious journey of
discovering our deepest potentials living creatively.
Home practise or journal recording will be an important
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| Venue | : - |
1 Caldercuilt Road, Maryhill Park, Glasgow, G20 OAB |
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(Thursdays) 5th, 12th , 19th & 26th June 08 &
3rd, 10th , 17th and 24th July 08. |
| Times | : - |
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm |
| Facilitators | : - |
Bhante Rewatha & Dr. Avinash Bansode (Vajrahridaya) |
| Contact | : - |
vajrahridaya@hotmail.com phone: - 0131 47 63 600 |
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