There are many benefits of meditation such as relief from stress and anxiety. This leads to a peaceful way of living, improving our relationships, bringing harmony and awareness into our world. This group is open to all, experienced practitioners and beginners, regardless of religious beliefs or spiritual orientation.
There are many approaches to meditation, some involving chants, mantra, prayers and prostrations. However we primarily practice a simple mindful awareness meditation. Regular meditation will result in our becoming awakened and conscious of our true state of being. It takes us beyond the physical world of form. We recognise solid matter as form, but form also includes our thoughts and emotions.
Detailed guidance and instruction on the mediation practice will be given every time we meet. Beginners will find this very helpful. Also consideration of old and contemporary spiritual teachings relating to meditation practice will be included when appropriate. Where meditation can ultimately lead, is a matter for the individual practitioner to discover. There are no courses, goals, study regimes or levels to attain within this group.
Language is always ambivalent and especially so with spiritual and religious subjects. Religion, by modern definition, implies the need for belief and worship. Although meditation is a spiritual practice it does not actually require belief, faith or the need to belong to a religion. But if you already belong to a religion, this meditation practice will not undermine your current beliefs.
The purpose of this group is to allow like minded people to meet and practice meditation. Worthing Meditation group is not part of an international organisation. Nor is it affiliated with any religious groups.
The evening starts at 7.25 with introductions and the meeting commences at 7.30 until approximately 8.50. After the meditation there will be an opportunity to discuss informally, while enjoying tea/coffee and biscuits. A contribution to cover cost is appreciated.
Details of our meeting dates and current venue are circulated by e/mail, to receive this information simply send an e/mail to <lloyd.willis@tesco.net> requesting to be added to the confidential group list. Please feel free to invite like minded friends to come along with you.
