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Vipassana Meditation
“The world is now facing serious problems threatening mankind. It is just the right time for everyone to take to Vipassana meditation and learn how to find a deep pool of quiet in the midst of all that is happening today”
Sayagyi U Ba Khin
What is Buddhist Meditation?
Buddhist meditation consists of two steps: calmness of mind and insight (Vipassana). The student is helped to develop calmness and concentration by encouraging him to focus his attention on a spot at the base of the nose. In this way he can be aware of the in-breath and the out-breath.
When the mind is given only one object it gradually becomes calm and steady.
Respiration mindfulness has several advantages: • The breath is natural and common to all human beings. • The breath is available at all times to focus the attention on. • Mindfulness of the breath is a technique that can be practised by members of any religion, or a person of no religion.
There is no reason why a good student in meditation should not be able to secure a concentrated mind in a few days of training. Little by little all conscious awareness of breathing stops. The student becomes mindful only of a small point of light and warmth. At this stage the mind becomes one pointed and clear and unwavering.
It is a common belief that a person whose power of concentration is good can achieve better results. There are definitely many advantages that accrue to a person who undergoes a successful meditation retreat. It doesn't matter whether this person is a religious person, a business person, a politician, a worker or a student.
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- UK
- Australia NSW
- Australia WA
- Austria
- USA
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
If you want to meditate, you can either take a full ten-day meditation retreat,
or you can just join for the first week-end of a course.
Some centres offer separate week-end retreats.
Please click on one of the local sites above for dates of courses.
International Meditation Centre UK
Courses under the guidance of Mother Sayamagyi assisted by Mr Roger Bisschoff:International Meditation Centre Australia NSW
| November | 27 - December 7 | Mr Richard Walsh |
| January | 8 - 18, 2010 | Mr Michael Fraser |
| April | 9 - 19, 2010 | Mr Mark Peterson |
| July | 9 - 19, 2010 | Mr Richard Walsh |
| October | 15 - 25, 2010 | Mr Mark Peterson |
International Meditation Centre Australia WA
| December | 25 - January 4, 2010 | Mr Gregory Solomon |
| April | 9 - 19, 2010 | Mr Douglas Solomon |
| August | 27 - September 6, 2010 | Mr Douglas Solomon |
| December | 24 - January 3, 2011 | Mr Gregory Solomon |
International Meditation Centre Austria
10-Day Courses| October | 23 - November 2 | Mr Hubert Knaus |
| December | 27 - January 6, 2010 | Mr Erich Kucher |
| Februari | 5 - 15, 2010 | Mr Franz Neuner |
| March | 26 - April 5, 2010 | Mr Franz Zelsacher |
| July | 9 - 19, 2010 | |
| August | 6 - 16, 2010 |
Weekend Courses
| November | 27 - 29, 2009 |
International Meditation Centre USA
| December | 11 - 21 | Mr Craig Storti |
| March | 26 - April 5, 2010 | Mr Michael Kosman |
| May | 14 - 24, 2010 | Mr Michael Kosman |
| June | 4 - 14, 2010 | Mr Craig Storti |
| August | 20 30, 2010 | Mr Michael Kosman |
| October | November 2, 2010 | Mr Craig Storti |
| December | 10 - 20 | Mr Craig Storti |
Japan
| April | 29 - May 9, 201 | Mr James emery |
Weekend course:
| November | 6 - 8 | Mr James Emery |
| February | 26 - 28, 2010 | Mr James Emery |
The Netherlands
| February | 12 - 22, 2010 | Mr Matthijs Schouten |
Weekend course:
| December | 18 - 20, 2009 | Mr Matthijs Schouten |
Switzerland
| April | 1 - 11, 2010 | Mr Eugen Jung |
Carl Honore wrote in In Praise of Slow: “My mind is learning to be quiet and still for longer. I feel less impatient and hurried. In fact, I am so relaxed I do not want to leave. Without my realizing it, my brain has also been engaged in some very useful Slow Thinking. By the end of the week-end, ideas for work are bursting up from my subconscious mind like fish jumping in a lake. Before returning to London, I sit in the car and scribble them down. Is it possible to transfer that meditative calm from a retreat to the real world? The answer turns out to be a qualified yes… Meditation can take the edge off a hectic urban life.” (Read more)
“For many many years I have lived in a state of unrest and unhappiness. There have been times when this has been unbearable and I was driven to dark places. I don't as yet know how the teachings and practice experienced during the past ten days will help me. What I do know is that this is the start of a long journey, but it is a start. I also know that I have some hope and for that I will be eternally grateful.”
Michael L.
Kent
Read more Words of Appreciation
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