What is Meditation?
Teacher David Roylance offers the following definition:
“Meditation is a technique to actively train the mind during dedicated, independent, purposeful training sessions to eliminate unwholesome qualities of the mind and/or cultivate wholesome qualities of the mind in the positions of seated, lying, standing, or walking.”
– Teacher David Roylance
Breathing Mindfulness Meditation
Breathing Mindfulness Meditation is the primary form of meditation taught by Gotama Buddha. By fixating the mind on the breath, and cutting off all thoughts that arise when the mind moves off of the breath, you build an internal mechanism in the mind to cut off and let go.
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Loving-kindness Meditation
Loving-kindness Meditation is a second form of meditation and is used to eliminate Hatred/Anger/Ill-will, and even the slightest dislike towards other beings (or yourself).
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Four Meditation Positions
Meditation can be practiced in four positions: seated, lying, standing, or walking. The purpose is not to train the body to maintain a particular position, but to provide a suitable position for training the mind.
In-Person Meditation Training
In-person meditation training is available in Thailand and the Philippines.
Balai Belen Travellers Lodge
Garnet St. RGA Village, Dacudao
Davao City, Philippines 8000
Everything is offered at no cost to everyone with a sincere interest to learn.
No experience required.