...A GUIDE TO MEDITATION by AMITAKH CHIAPPALONE First printed and published 1996 Updated and reprinted 1998 by ANNWN PUBLICATIONS for Amitakh Chiappalone PO Box 28 Malanda 4885 Queensland Australia Copyright: Amitakh Chiappalone ISBN 1 875286 01 2 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 What is Meditation? 2 Meditation Progress 3 The benefits of Meditation 4 The Need for Protection 5 An Aura Protection Excercise 6 How does one meditate? 7 Helpful Hints 8 Seeing Images and Colours 9 Conclusion For Thomas and Phoebenale ONE WHAT IS MEDITATION? I entered Silence a thousand times before I saw the face of True Silence. Meditation is a natural state of mind. It is purely a mental activity. The main goal in meditation is to establish contact with the Divine within - the awakening of the Divine Consciousness within. The main point in meditation is for the activated life-force to do its purification work. Meditation is not a practice which one can grasp and become proficient overnight. You have made a beginning in meditation the very first instance that you close your eyes to make contact with the Divine within. Once you have learned to turn inward to make contact with the Divine within, you become the beholder of Its activity and expression so that you can draw your good from the Divine within. As people awaken generally, more and more are viewing meditation scientifically rather than as a mysterious exercise practised by so-called mystics. Do not be discouraged even if you seem to be making...
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...The Minds of Monks Consciousness, it has many variations, one being meditation. Meditation is the most debated and scrutinized forms of consciousness. It has been discussed, argued, contested and questioned on how it has, can, and might alter the human consciousness. However through science and experimentation the altering effects of meditation can be seen and recorded not just on the consciousness but on the physical brain. In the last journal the discussion concentrated mainly on how meditation could give a piece of the peaceful life as focused practices can boost improve attention spans in the everyday person and how meditation exercises could boost mental toughness in soldiers. In this journal the emphasis will be on the effects on the brain, as while as meditation may increase a person's ability to feel empathy for others similar to the Dalai Lama. Many wonder how the Dalai Lama can retain his kindness, even as his homeland is torn apart by violence. New neuroscience research may help explain the exiled Tibetan leader's unremitting compassion for all people. In an experiment scientists asked subjects, both expert meditators and novices, to practice compassion meditation while inside a functional MRI. The participants heard sounds designed to provoke an empathetic response, such as a distressed woman calling out, as well as positive and neutral sounds. When subjects heard the sounds, both groups experienced more brain activity in areas associated with empathy while...
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...There are many ways to live a healthy, safe and happy lifestyle. There are many things a person may experience in their life to make them feel better. Meditation is an activity that is used throughout the world to enhance happiness in an individual’s life. There are numerous amounts of reasons why meditation can help you live a healthy, safe and happy lifestyle which will be discussed further on. Meditation is known as a cure to anything and is in debate that people who meditate are much stronger, healthier, happier and active people. There are many studies which have been undertaken which will also be referred to further on. This essay conveys the benefits of meditation in health, happiness, how to meditate as well as showing studies that have been conducted around the world in proving how effective meditating really is. First of all meditation is a three step process that leads to a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss to an individual’s life (meditation station, 2006) and is also referred to as mindfulness training. Meditation may increase anyone’s ability to stay in the present moment as opposed to worrying about the future and past. Medititation is also known as enabling an individual to connect more with their feelings and emotions. Meditation improves a person’s concentration which results in a clear mind which makes an individual more productive, especially in creative disciplines like writing (Pettinger, 2012). It helps people not get too...
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...Different types of meditation, their principles and their benefits: Meditation may be described as a path that an individual traverse to see things as they really are. It is believed that in meditation you are deeper than the deepest sleep anyone can have. It is nothing but keeping mind calm and serene, free from anger, stress and agitation. The sole purpose of meditation is to achieve higher level of awareness which basically is knowing one’s true potential, who he really is. Meditation is the very route for the same. Our thoughts faster than the speed of light. One moment we are here, and many light-years away the very next moment. Just as we set radio to a particular frequency to get the best signal, in a similar fashion we also have to fine tune our mind to get rid of too much wasteful thinking. A focused mind gives more returns than a distracted one. Out of many techniques of meditation two are most common: a) Mindfulness meditation: This involve not to get involve in the thoughts wandering in your mind but just to be aware of them. b) Concentration meditation: This involves focusing on a single point. Examples: watching a pendulum bob, a candles flame, chanting a single mantra, repetitive words them ‘Om’ etc. Other techniques are walking meditation, relaxing meditation etc. Hence we need to adhere to a few principles before actually doing meditation in order to attain optimum gain from. They are: 1. Choosing a different place. 2. Choosing a particular...
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...The first type of meditation that was not presented was Reflective meditation. Reflective meditation is the tranquil period where your body is at rest but your mind is still active and still highly aware of what is going on around you. This form of meditation can really help with rehab patients and can be an important pain recovery supplement. This technique is non-religious and you don’t need to have any beliefs to practice this form of meditation. The process for this form of meditation therapy is very effortless and very powerful for trying to relax. This therapy can even help with psychological therapy. The process of Reflective meditation is just basically focus on what you are doing and where in a specific moment. For this all you need is your mind, body, and spirit. It will produce...
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...apendi Axia College Material Appendix A Meditation Worksheet Directions: Locate two resources on the Internet that explain meditation techniques. Copy and paste the Web address into the top of the matrix. After reviewing the Web site, provide a brief summary for each source. Below your summary, list two interesting facts you learned from each site. Try the techniques you located in your Internet search. Provide a brief description of what happened in your experience. Be sure to answer the two questions below the matrix also. |Web Address (URL): |http://www.freemeditations.com/ |http://meditation.org.au/class1.asp | | | | | | |Freemeditations.com uses a vast array of resources to offer meditation |Meditation.org uses several resources including active groups that participate in meditation| | |techniques for many different reasons and walks of life. Some areas they |daily to offer meditation techniques. | | |offer meditation training in are spiritual healing, stress relief, and | ...
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...Align: Yoga and Meditation Center | Business Plan | JOHN GABLER – ENG 3200 | Table of Context PG 1 Table of Context PG 2 Introduction PG 2 History PG 2 Mission Statement PG 2 Strategy for Inception PG 3 Business to Business Implementation PG 3 Business Benefits PG 3 Financial Goals PG 4 Customer Segmentation PG 5-6 S.W.O.T. Analysis/Recommendations PG 7-8 Conclusion PG 8 Sources Society today is filled with overwhelming stressors and a cynical media that bombard people daily. For many, the local gym has become the ritual and place to go sweat your heated temperament away; however for some growth seeking beings yoga and meditation is the preferred method to clear your head and find some inner peace. Over the last ten years yoga and meditation has jumped amazingly out into the mainstream as people have become more health conscious and focused on self-improvement. Yoga and meditation has been around for thousands of years and there’s no doubt will be for thousands more. The main challenge of building a yoga and meditation center is not the lack of business that is generated in the beginning, but it’s the sustainability that most owners find is the determining factor for success. People need innovation, they welcome change, especially individuals that are growth seeking. For them change is good, change represents evolution and discovery. Align Yoga and Meditation will represent that change, as the ever evolving center for self-growth and personal...
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...University of Dhaka GROUP PROFILE OF GALAXY Name | Roll | Md. Rayhan Uddin | 041 | Md. Maksed Ali | 079 | Chanchal Das | 147 | Md. Suman Miah | 153 | Md. Manik Uddin | 159 | Moklesor Rahman | 179 | Md.Humayun Rashid Bhuiyan | 135 | Ten non profit organizations in Bangladesh: 1) Government of Bangladesh 2) National University 3) Abahoni Limited 4) Anjuman Mofidul ISslam 5) DESA 6) DESCO 7) WASA 8) Quantum Method 9) ASA 10) Action aid Bangladesh Introduction: A nonprofit organization is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the pursuit or accumulation of profits for owners or investors. "The nonprofit sector is a collection of entities that are organizations; private as opposed to governmental; non-profit distributing; self-governing; voluntary; and of public benefit" (Solamon 10). The nonprofit sector is often referred to as the third sector, independent sector, voluntary sector, philanthropic sector, social sector, tax-exempt sector, or the charitable sector. Non-profit organizations play a major role in all nations. Non-profit organizations do contribute in several areas of society and economy without any profit motto. In modern days economy is handled by State and Capitalists (Business community). At some point they work together while at other they compete with each other. State/Government though itself is a non-profit concept, but still they work under strict governmental...
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...Discuss the cause and solutions to stress in modern organizations. How does the Indian philosophy differ from western thought on stress management? Definition of Stress Stress is an imprecise term. It is usually defined in terms of the internal and external conditions that create stressful situations, and the symptoms that people experience when they are stressed. McGrath (1976) proposed a definition based on the conditions necessary for stress. Causes of Stress Stressors can be divided into those that arise from within an individual (internal), and those that are attributable to the environment (external). Internal conflicts, non-specific fears, fears of inadequacy, and guilt feelings are examples of stressors that do not depend on the environment. Internal sources of stress can arise from an individual's perceptions of an environmental threat, even if no such danger actually exists. Environmental stressors are external conditions beyond an individual's control. Bhagat (1983) has reported that work performance can be seriously impaired by external stressors. There are many aspects of organizational life that can become external stressors. These include issues of structure, management's use of authority, monotony, a lack of opportunity for advancement, excessive responsibilities, ambiguous demands, value conflicts, and unrealistic work loads. A person's non-working life (e.g., family, friends, health, and financial situations) can also contain stressors that negatively...
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...world as transient and saw it as a source of suffering for those who remained attached to it, a view that contrasts sharply with Shintô's ready acceptance of the world. On the other hand, however, there was an optimism in Mahayana Buddhism that meshed well with Shintô - an optimism about human nature, for it was committed to the belief that all human beings had the potential to attain the wisdom that brings an end to suffering, and an ultimate optimism about the world itself, since it taught that once human attachments are discarded, the world takes on a new and positive significance. At first the Japanese regarded the Buddha as simply another kami and were drawn to the religion by the beauty of its art and the hope of such concrete benefits as wealth and longevity that, on the popular level, Buddhism did not disdain to promise. By the seventh century, however, some individuals began understanding Buddhism as having a message of its own. In general, we may understand the subsequent development of Buddhism in Japan as the result of constant interaction between the foreign religion and the native...
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...wave activity that occur during the different stages of sleep. Understand why sleep deprivation is harmful. Understand why deep sleep is important. Understand why REM sleep is important. Describe some common sleep disorders. 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Describe the two main theories of dreams. Explain the two theories of hypnosis. Discuss the effects and benefits of meditation. List and describe the four categories of psychoactive drugs. Describe the effects of psychoactive drugs on the nervous system. 5.4 Hypnosis Critical Thinking About Hypnosis Theories of Hypnosis Altered State of Consciousness Role Playing Divided Consciousness 5.6 Drug Use Mechanism of Action of Psychoactive Drugs Depressants Alcohol Narcotics/Opiates Summary of Multiple Influences on Consciousness CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.6 Effects of Psychoactive Drugs CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.4 Theories of Stimulants Caffeine Nicotine Cocaine Methamphetamine Hypnosis 5.5 Meditation Meditation Defined Effects and Benefits of Meditation Hallucinogens LSD Marijuana Ecstasy CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.5 Effects and Benefits of Meditation...
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...mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness. This exercise is commonly linked to relaxation and meditation. Yoga is very useful because it can help control the mindset, it also contributes to our health. It helps reduce the risk factor for some chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. It can also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, anxiety, pain, and insomnia. It can work as a stress and anxiety reducer. Aside from the array of physical benefits, one of the best benefits of practicing yoga is how it helps a person manage their stress, which has been known to have devastating effects on the mind and body. “Stress can reveal itself in many forms, including back or neck pain, sleeping problems, headaches, and the inability to concentrate,” says Dr. Nevins. “Yoga can be very effective in developing coping skills and reaching a more positive outlook on life.” This type of exercise is mainly recommended for individuals with a very active and demanding life. One of the best ways to accomplish the coping skills is to practice certain kinds of exercises, such as yoga, which relaxes the body and mind. Yoga has many styles, forms, and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be an excellent choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common yoga styles, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. One of the many benefits of yoga is the way it can help people to control their mindset. According to Patanjali, an...
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...Time Management & Stress Reduction What is stress? Stress is your body’s reaction to the things which you perceive as pressures. Stress occurs when you feel that you cannot cope with those pressures. Our bodies are designed to react in 2 ways to stress: to fight against the pressure, or to run from it. This is called the fight or flight response and it is controlled by the release of a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol makes your body react in ways that allow you to fight harder or run faster and it focuses your attention on the thing causing you stress. This response enables you to deal with stress effectively by either battling to get through the problem, or by removing yourself from a situation which is causing you to feel stressed. Sometimes we see so many pressures around us that stress can become a long term problem. Although being stressed for short periods of times can be good for us, long term stress can have negative consequences and lead to problem such as high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. © Microsoft Stressors Stressors are the things around us which can cause a stress response. There are different types of stressors, some of them are environmental (e.g. too much noise), daily pressures (e.g. being late), life changing events (e.g. divorce), social stressors (e.g. family commitments), chemical stressors (e.g. alcohol) and workplace stressors. The stressors you experience in college could be called workplace stressors, and the main...
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...way. Perhaps as a result of families needing two incomes to survive has led to the depression and lack of guidance that is needed to nurture our children today. This is why Martial Arts instruction in school may increase confidence, self-esteem and decrease bullying in schools. Parents often have the false impression that martial arts will lead to their child learning violence, when in fact, the increase in confidence that martial arts brings is one of its perks. Kids will have the confidence along with the skills to be able to achieve higher levels in any art or physical activity. Kids can apply that same amount of confidence to other aspects of their life. For example, it allows the student to really focus on the issue at hand. Another benefit about martial arts is the confidence for socialization with peers, instructors and adults. Martial arts show the student to treat everyone with respect and to carry themselves with honor. During the course of my research, I found that, it’s rare to find a martial art that even mentions why, where and how violence happens. (Whether it's individual self-defense, a domestic violence situation, or war, a practitioner needs to understand what they're up against to effectively learn to defend against it. Prevention strategies can and should account for most self-defense. They're nonexistent in most martial art training.), (Functional self-defense .org, 2014.) As the saying goes; “There are no bad students only bad teachers.” The Karate Kid (1984)...
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...Tiara Foster April 11, 2013 Aerobics Indeed, Physical Fitness Is Important Physical fitness is essential to the human body. Physical fitness is the ability to function efficiently and effectively without injury, to enjoy leisure, to be healthy, to resist disease, and to cope with emergency situations. Physical fitness is commonly the capacity to carry out the day's activities, pursue recreational, and have the physical capability to handle emergency situations. There five components of fitness are cardio, respiratory, endurance muscular endurance flexibility, and body composition. A physically fit individual is generally happier than an unhealthy person. Physical fitness combined with a healthy lifestyle is one of the vital factors for contributing to quality life. Physical fitness helps in the reduction of excess body fat. It decreases blood triglycerides and increases the energy levels of the body Physical fitness includes diet, exercise, and sleep. These three basic things have their own importance in each person's life and everyone should always consider those three things for a healthy life. Diet is the kind of food that we eat. As our life depends on food, it is important to know how much to eat and when to eat. Therefore, everyone should "eat to live and not live to eat". Whatever is pleasing to your eyes, whatever is pleasing to your tongue, and whatever you feel pleased after eating may be taken as long as your digestion, body weight, strength and activities are...
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