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What are the benefits of meditation?
July 17th, 2010 | posted by Anne Troy
Stresses and challenges in my life, coupled with curiosity, interest and longing led me to meditation classes held in the Dublin Sri Chinmoy Centre. I am a working mother with two teenage children and had heard and read of meditation, but misunderstood it to be something eastern and mythical - outside the realms of suburbia.
Meditation exercise 1: Focus on the Breath
July 16th, 2010 | posted by Rajnandini Flood
This exercise will help you to sit still and concentrate, 2 basic requirements which will allow you to progress toward a meditation practice. How often do we take time in our lives to simply sit still? Not doing anything or thinking of anything but simply being? Nourish your ‘being’ with this simple exercise you can do at home.
Meditation exercise 2: Dynamic concentration
July 11th, 2010 | posted by Ambarish KeenanSri Chinmoy advised people who were beginning meditation to first develop their power of concentration, in order to clear the mind of thoughts. Here we present two common meditation exercises, on using a candle and one using a flower.