Will be held Saturdays, twice a month, at 2.30pm at Lokananda when we re-open in 2012.

Join us as we take a closer look at Gurdjieff, Kashmir Shaivism, Ramana Maharshi, the Upanishads and other teachers, books and sacred texts. Techniques and practices for introspection, meditation and self-inquiry. Formal readings, commentary and open discussion.

Meditation Basics Course May 18-20 held at Lokananda, 9 Main Street, Point Pass, near Eudunda, north of the Barossa Valley

Date: Friday evening, May 18 through Sunday afternoon, May 20
Price: $295 / $275 conc.
Includes: shared accommodation and meals

If you just want to attend the course (Sat: 10.00am till 4.30pm, Sun: 10.00am till 2.30pm)
• Two-day Meditation Basics Course without accommodation but with lunch, Sat-Sun, May 19-20: $185 / $170 conc
• First day only, including lunch and afternoon tea, Sat, May 19 $135 / $120 conc

Meditation is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. With meditation you develop awareness and learn to calm an agitated mind. You explore the inner world of thoughts and feelings and increase your emotional abilities. Meditation simply gives you the skills to flow with everyday life.

The best way to elarn to meditate is in an environment specifically designed for meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or have done meditation before, this is a comprehensive introduction to meditation techniques that will help you establish an ongoing personal practice. The course includes discussions about connecting to the power of the inner spiritual Self, the energy centres, guided meditations, mantra, breath meditation and Self-inquiry.