Friday, September 25, 2009

Studies in Vipassana Meditation

Studies in Vipassana Meditation
by Rev. Dr. Bhikkhu Bodhipala


Published by Betsy Institute of Non Violence and Women Studies (BINOWS),
Gandhi Museum Campus,
Madurai - 625 020.

Ph : 0452-2530226.
email : bak-valli@eth.net

An original and significant contribution to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation by a world famous Professor of Pali and Buddhist Studies and Vipasana & Reiki Master.

Rev. Dr. Bhikkhu Bodhipala is the first Tamil Theravada Buddhist Monk and Philosopher of repute in modern times. He has trained a cadre of people in Vipassana Meditation, Reiki Healing, Tibetan Yoga and Ethical Life-style. He is truly as "Engaged Buddhist" with a commitment to build up a just and peaceful world.

Rev. Dr. Bhikkhu Bodhipala has worked out a synthesis between Traditional Buddhism, Tamil Siddha Tradition and contemporary Scientific Knowledge.

The cost of the book is Rs. 200 (Two hundred only).

You can buy this research book at
Betsy Institute of Non Violence and Women Studies (BINOWS).

Vipassana meditation classes are conducted by Rev. Dr. Bhikkhu Bodhipal. You can get more information at Betsy Institute of Non Violence and Women Studies (BINOWS).

I'm learning vipassana meditation from him.


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Monday, September 07, 2009

Daily Meditation Practice - The Philosophy and Benefits behind Meditation Practice

Benefits of Daily Meditation Practice:

The practices of meditation are increasingly becoming popular because of its importance and benefits.

  • Most people incorporate meditation in their lives for spiritual journey. It can expand their awareness and perception about life's experiences.
  • Some just wants to relax.
  • Other people are specifically interested on the benefits of promoting health.
  • However, successful meditation is achieved through deep relaxation so that your mind and body can be revitalized and refreshed.

Meditations are not created without any underlying principles. Whether these principles are revealed or not, you should learn that most forms of meditations have its philosophy. Basically, it focuses on the state of the body, mind, and nature. Meditation experiences are influenced by your reason and understanding of what meditation is all about.

Meditation Philosophy:

The guidelines for meditation are reflecting a philosophy. This philosophy supports belief in oneself and belief in life. Increasing your belief can deepen peace and relaxation. People are receiving the benefits of meditation through a reflection that they have the capacity to relax besides any circumstances of life. Thus, the effects are positive such as emotional ease, physical health, mental clarity, good relationships, and fulfillment as a person.

Energy Flow of Life:

The energy that flows in the human body is dynamic and varying. Everything is an intelligent expression of life's energy from planet movements, blood circulation, and others. Moreover, what you see, what you hear, what you think, and what you feel is all expressions of that energy flow. If you can adapt to the movement of life without any resistance, then you can experience peace and tranquility. But if you are fighting and resisting the flow of life, then you can experience suffering and stress.

Meditation Benefits:

Meditation can provide both short-term and long-term benefits. It includes better sleep, faster healing, less anxiety, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, stronger immune system response, and decreased use of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.

Meditations can help you make the flow easier. It encourages trust so that things can naturally unfold in your life. Your awareness on how you control, resist, or let go the flow of life is deepened.

Keep in mind that life does not only revolve on easy things but also on difficult things as well. In fact, life has always its pair of opposites such as pleasure and pain, sorrow and joy, success and failure, love and hatred, and others. Still, it is not impossible to achieve true peace. It is not too late to learn how to drop and let go of any resisting forces that is blocking the normal movement of life. Letting go of hindrances can result in an insightful relaxation. The flow of energy must be used not for resisting but to help your natural intelligence in supporting your mental, emotional, and physical well being.

The energy that is flowing into your life must never meet any resistance. Most people have the habit of resisting pain and certain emotions. But if you can still relax in such situation, then you are not robbing yourself from feeling relieved and alive. Embracing whatever comes to your life is simply an act of loving. Today, meditation is more broadly used to describe a lot of practices that can bring different results.


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