Introduction to Buddhist meditation - A one day workshop

Over thousands of years Buddhist meditation techniques have developed to help people work with their minds, and the foundation of them all is the cultivation of a calm and positive state of mind.

The meditation techniques taught help to cultivate this calm and positive state of mind. They consist of two simple but effective practices drawn from the Buddhist tradition and originally taught by the Buddha himself. The pair complement each other and can be learned by anyone. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from them.

The topics covered include:

· What is Meditation?
· Meditation Posture
· The Mindfulness of Breathing
· Exploring Aspects of Mindfulness
· The Development of Loving-Kindness - The Metta Bhavana
· Working with the Mind: Distraction and Absorption
· Hindrances to meditation practise
· Taking your meditation practise into the World

From 9:30 until 4pm
Bring vegetarian food to share for lunch
Address in Bergvliet, Southern Suburbs – to be confirmed after booking
R 250 / R350 – depending on your financial situation (Email for discount)

Please bring a blanket, comfortable clothes, journal and pen and an open mind. If you have any cushions, mat or a stool that you use to meditate please bring them along.

Please email leeannska@yahoo.co.uk to confirm your interest and/ or payment confirmation.
And join the WhatsApp group :- https://chat.whatsapp.com/JMLZmH30Zli70i6Xfsh3S4
(Please note that more people are booked - and attendee numbers on Meetup dont reflect the group)