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"Introduction to Visualization Meditation" Workshop

Stress and the Mind
We know the importance of keeping the mind and body balanced. We put a lot of emphasis on being physically healthy but how do we keep our mind healthy?

Our mind can create both happiness and sadness. We tend to create mostly negative images far different from the real situation thus giving us stress.

Stress is a part of our lives but it doesn’t necessarily lead to illness or disease. In fact, acute stress/challenges are good for us, giving us direction and a sense of meaning. However, in our daily life, we encounter chronic stress. We worry about getting sick and getting old. We worry about losing our job or our possessions, and we crave things we don’t have. Worrying increases stress which in turn produces anxiety. This state of sustained flight or fight can cause a decline in health.

Meditation and the Mind
Our mind and body do not work together in unison. Meditation is a holistic way to keep our mind and body healthy and in harmony with each other. When the mind and body is in a balanced state, overall health improves.

Meditation transforms our mind and helps us see the actual situation instead of our perceived distorted image. When our mind is clear, we can make the right decision to deal with the situation.

People who meditate regularly, using a systemic teaching approach, experience significant positive mental and physical benefits.

Benefits of Meditation:
Sleep better and feel rested.
Deal effectively and calmly with stressful situations.
Increased energy.
Better concentration and more focused.

 
2009 Workshops Schedule and Location:
Date: TBA
          

Course Outline  
 
Location:
705 Middlefield Road, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M1V 5H5
Cost:
Free
 
 Programs/Workshops
Event Calendar
Toronto Star's coverage of our meditation workshop "From Material to Mental", dated May 30th 2005
 Newsletter
Winter 2008 (PDF file size 402 KB)
 Event and Activities
Initiation/Empowerment
 Related Site Links
The Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies Association in North America (STBSA)
 
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