Many ancient Asian meditation practices have come to the west since the early 60’s. But are they of benefit in this modern day and age? We could say that any kind of meditation practice is of benefit, especially in turbulent times like the ones we are living in now!
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In 2017 take part in 12 one-hour LIVE Reiki practice evenings with Frans Stiene, that is one a month!
There are 50 places ONLY available in each of the 4 Virtual Practice Sessions.
Bookings will be taken on a first in, first served basis!
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Within Mikao Usui’s teachings we find a meditation technique called jōshin kokyū hō. Jōshin kokyū hō is an essential meditation practice which is practised throughout all levels of the system of Reiki, and therefore can be practised for the rest of our lives.
But what is jōshin kokyū hō all about?
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In essence, meditation is not a specific posture or a way of breathing but it is a state of mind. And meditation practices help us to lay bare this specific state of mind.
Let’s first look at how meditation practices are essential to the system of Reiki.
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“Be in the now.” “Be in the present moment.” These are phrases we hear more and more in the current mindfulness movement. But the more I look for the now and the present moment, the more I realize that they can not be found! Each time I try to grasp them, they slip through my fingers as if trying to grasp air.
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In 2016 take part in 12 one-hour LIVE Reiki practice evenings with Frans Stiene, that is one a month!
There are 50 places ONLY available in each of the 4 Virtual Practice Sessions.
Bookings will be taken on a first in, first served basis!
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Our True Identity is like a crystal clear mirror. However, most of the time our mirror-like mind is covered with dust – the dust of attachments, worry, anger, and jealousy, just to name a few. To clean the mirror we turn to our daily meditation practices, which sounds easy. But this is not always the case.
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In many spiritual traditions, the essence of the mind/heart is symbolised by space. But why is this?
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