Meditation
Meditation-and-Puja

What would happen if we simply let our minds rest? How would we do that? And what would be the point?

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  • Description

What would happen if we simply let our minds rest? How would we do that? And what would be the point? Buddhist meditation practices are categorised according to two types. Samatha meditation, calm abiding meditation, cultivates concentration and tranquility, developing a still, calm, and focused mind. Vipassana meditation, insight meditation, allows a deeper insight into the nature of reality.

 

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  • Materials

Buddhist Stories

Detailed Subject Knowledge

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Key meditation information slides and plenary table
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Zazen
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Lesson Activities and Reflections

DOCUMENT   (.pdf)
Meditation presentation notes
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DOCUMENT   (.pptx)
Meditation slides
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Distraction
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Mindfulness of an object
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Mindfulness of sound
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VIDEO   (Youtube)
Mindfulness of the body
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VIDEO   (Youtube)
Mindfulness of the breath
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Lived Experience

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All About the Breath lyrics
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All about the breath
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Meditation helps me cut addiction
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Meditation is gym for the mind
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Worksheets

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Meditation videos worksheet
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