Meditation Drop Ins 

 

Some people wonder where mindfulness leads, or what is the point of it. Well, we could say the point is mindfulness itself, but we can also say that mindfulness is practised in order to wake up to who you really are, and to see life as it really is and bring an end to suffering. 

 

Non duality is a translation of the word Advaita, meaning non-dual, "not two" or even oneness. This oneness is the fundamental nature of everything. Everything is a part of and made of one non-dual essence. But often the question arises, "If it is all one thing, why don’t I experience it that way?" 

 

We don't experience the oneness of life as non dual because as we grow out of infancy we become strongly identified with the thinking mind. The thinking mind splits the world up into me and you, self and other. Our experience is that I am here in this body and life is out there happening to me. As a consequence the vast majority or our attention is locked onto thoughts, so we miss the wonder of life because we are pre-occupied with everthing to do with me/ self. This way of being is the cause of all human suffering and angst. 

 

Is it for me? 

Many people who attend this course either resonate with the message and/or have been practicing meditation or mindfulness and are beginning to wonder where it leads. 

 

The material for the programme comes primarily from Suryacitta’s own experience but he draws on Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta (non duality), Zen, contemporary teachings and anything else he believes will help us to wake up. 

 

The sessions also include what Suryacitta calls Big Mind - Little Mind exercises which arew a direct introduction to your true nature. 

 

During the sessions there will be meditations, pointers (exercises) contemplations, silence and voice dialogue and time for discussion.