IpswichBuddhistCentre.org.uk
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FWBO Ipswich provides classes in meditation and Buddhism at the Ipswich Buddhist Centre, and in yoga, chanting, kung fu, chi gung and tai chi at the Higher Evolution Centre, Ipswich UK
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About meditation
Although the dictionary gives various definitions of 'meditation', in the Buddhist context it refers to the practice of concentrating the mind for a period of time on some aspect of our experience - the 'meditation object'. These meditation objects can be of various kinds. For example, in the 'Mindfulness of Breathing' meditation, one concentrates on the sensations of the breath as it enters and leaves the body; in the 'Metta Bhavana' (cultivation of friendliness) meditation, one concentrates on one's experience of positive emotion.
Meditation is usually done in a seated posture (not necessarily the 'Lotus Position'!), but there are other styles such as the 'Walking Meditation'.
Why meditate?
Most people think of meditation as a way of relaxing or achieving peace of mind; it is also much more than that. Through meditation, we can increase our awareness of ourselves and the world around us. Meditation is the main means of transforming ourselves and that is why it has been used as a spiritual practice for thousands of years.
