KARMAVEER BHAURAO PATIL COLLEGE, MUMBAI This course designed by Facilitator – Shubhada Nayak Class 7 – Various Schools of Meditation Speaker - xxxx Date- August xx, 2014

Opening  Welcome  Recap on last session – Art of Meditation  Introduction to the topic - Various schools of Meditation  Introduce the speaker

Why are there so many methods of meditation ? Different methods have evolved with time depending on:  The saints at those times  The need of people at that time  The understanding of people at that time  The evolution of people at that time  The intellect of people at that time More than 100 methods

 Brahmakumaris  Art of living  Vipassana  Transcendental meditation  Meditation by Vivekananda Common methods of Meditation  Meditation by Osho  Meditation by Krishnamurthy  Zen Meditation  Taoist meditation  Dalai Lama Meditation

Brahmakumaris (BKs)  Means “Daughters of Brahma”  Based on Raja Yoga  Turn on music to aid meditation  Concentrate on becoming one with the Supreme Soul, or Shiv Baba  Mediate for minutes

Art of Living  Mantra-based meditation technique  Mantras are chosen based on age, occupation and inclination  20 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes in the evening  Emphasis lies on relaxation and silence Few Main Principles :- 1. Present moment is inevitable 2. Expectations reduce the joy 3. Accept everyone and every situation as they are

Vipassana  Vipassana means “seeing things as they really are”  During the 10 day Residential course  Daily schedule includes about 10 hours of sitting meditation  Have to observe silence without contact with outside world  Are refrained from reading and writing, and suspend any religious practices or other disciplines  Are free to discuss meditation questions with the teacher

Transcendental Meditation  Developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi  Specific form of mantra meditation  Practice involves the use of mantra, for minutes twice daily with eyes closed  Certified teachers teach this technique in a 7 step course  Fees vary from country to country

Sahaj Marg – Natural Path  Practice consists of Morning Meditation, Evening Cleaning and night time prayer  Meditation on divine light in the heart  Ten Maxims to live daily life  Guru or Master  Goal is to become one with God  Transmission  Satsangh or Group meditation  Concept of Prefects (trainers)

Commonalities of Different Methods  Quiet the Mind  Being in the present  Altered state of consciousness  Caste, creed, religions – NO Bar  Goal is self realization or self actualization  Being guided by a Guru/Guide/Teacher

How to Select One Method?  Follow someone whom you trust  Study and practice one method at a time method  Based on experience continue the method as long as one feels progress  Give a fair trial

10 minute Quiet Time

Closing  Would you like to start a systematic practice of meditation?  For others, continue to meditate at home for 10 minutes twice a day  Next week, we will have a session on ‘Need for Meditation and Theories of Life’