Episodes
Thursday Jul 05, 2018
Venerable JR | Preparing For Meditation - Armadale Meditation Group
Thursday Jul 05, 2018
Thursday Jul 05, 2018
Venerable opened the evening with a talk about a not often mentioned subject, preparing for our meditation and what we do as we end our meditation. Venerable used the simile of a gate keeper allowing people to pass. When we start our meditation we need a gate keeper to stop all thoughts but allow only those that are relevant to pass. By doing this we enjoy a much quieter meditation. When we end our meditation we need to take a moment to examine what has occurred during our meditation, look into the reasons such thoughts occur and what effect they may have had. By doing this we slowly but surely build resistance to such thoughts occurring during our meditation.
Venerable then lead the group in a relaxed breath meditation.
After the meditation Venerable talked to us about the tradition of tudong. Tudong is a Thai word used to describe Buddhist Monks when they go wandering or travelling in the wilderness. Venerable then opened to Q&A.
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Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Venerable JR | A Relaxed Evening of Meditation - Armadale Meditation Group
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Venerable JR led a relaxed evening of meditation encouraging us to let go of the past and future. Venerable instructed us that our only responsibility at this time, is to relax. Nothing to do but relax. Allow the thoughts to come and then let them go.
Venerable then led a very relaxed breath meditation. After the meditation Venerable talked about anxiety, then opened the session to Q&A.
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Guided Meditation | Venerable Jhanarato | 01-07-2017
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Venerable Jhanarato teaches us the basics of meditation, how to relax and that contentment ends restlessness.
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Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Venerable JR | A Relaxed Evening of Breath Meditation - Armadale Meditation Group
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Venerable JR lead a relaxed evening of breath meditation encouraging us to not pressure ourselves by looking for success in the stages of our practice. But rather to simply accept our progress and continue to practice. So, don't treat your practice as a video game, win the level and then move on. Be happy with your progress and continue to practice.
Venerable also gave a practical demonstration of walking meditation, demonstrating the different speeds and so showing us that we need not all keep the same pace. Some of us will walk slowly and some will walk a little quicker.
Venerable then led a very relaxed breath meditation. After the meditation Venerable encouraged us to stretch our practice times. For those of us just learning, 5 or 10 minutes seems a long time to sit and meditate. As we progress in our practice it does become easier to stretch our meditation time to much longer periods. Or, try more regular small sessions in one day.
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Venerable Jhanarato | Let It Be And Be Happy - Armadale Meditation Group
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Venerable JR spoke on just letting it be tonight. Let the thoughts come and let them go, don't engage them, just let it be and be happy. After a guided beginners meditation Venerable was happy to do a Q&A session.
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Venerable JR | Meditation and Mental Health Armadale Meditation Group
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Venerable explains meditation for beginners then leads us through a 30min meditation. Venerable then talked on mental health issues by relating his own personal struggle.