Global Meditation For Compassion

Meditation is one of the oldest arts to man, and every culture that has ever existed has had at least one aspect of it dedicated to human self-discovery and self-enlargement. As a result, there are many different meditation traditions and techniques, and it is up to you to find the right one for you.

At the Dublin Sri Chinmoy Centre, meditation classes and workshops include a series of guided visualisations varying from 7 to 20 minutes long presenting techniques for calming the mind and relaxing the body. The type of meditation we teach is based on exploring the heart centre, the space in the middle of the chest which we feel the essence of our being, and a natural place to begin the journey of self discovery. Once the mind is silent, the peace and spontaneous joy contained within the heart can come to the fore and permeate your entire being.

It is recommended that people wishing to learn meditation first start with exercises, for it is with concentration that we will be able to keep the mind’s thoughts at bay long enough to be able to enter into meditation. There are a variety of concentration exercises you can use, such as using the breath or focusing on inspiring objects such a as flowers and candles. Mantras, or meditative chanting, can be another way to get into this meditative space qickly and effectively. With time, the practice of meditation allows you to gain control of your own thoughts and find out more about who you really are.

More Resources on Meditation:

• at Sri Chinmoy Centre
• at Radio Sri Chinmoy