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The Foundation Course in Raja Yoga Meditation
Through meditation we learn to harness the tremendous energy that we have within our own being. We do this by thinking purposeful, empowering and focused thoughts. It is a practice that enables us to quieten the mind at any time so that we may be nourished and strengthened by our own inner peace and stillness.
The Foundation Course in Meditation
The University's Foundation Course in Meditation, often referred to as Raja Yoga meditation, incorporates the following core curriculum:
Self-Realisation
Developing self-awareness and self-understanding to realise one's true spiritual identity and nature. In the meditative state, the self is experienced as conscious energy taking the form of a point of light. This spiritual energy, the soul, is experienced as both different and separate from the material body.
Consciousness
The role of the mind, and the interplay between the mind, the intellect and the personality is studied. The meditator learns to quieten and direct the mind, allowing the conscience to be clearly heard. Conscious awareness of the soul is then developed, allowing full understanding of the self.
Relationship with God
As meditation helps consciousness move beyond self-limiting beliefs, the presence of God is experienced in the state of meditation.
Natural Spiritual Laws
Understanding the deep philosophy of action, also known as the law of cause and effect, enables us to purposefully choose right thoughts and actions. With this knowledge we can powerfully affect the direction and quality of our life.
Cycle of Time
Time is perceived as moving in cycles, and life as a whole is presented as an unlimited drama on the world stage. This perspective of time and constantly changing scenes restores the ability to find meaning and significance in what is happening in the world around us.
The Tree of Life
The beauty of the different world religions is depicted through the tree of life. Each religion, as a branch of the one tree, has its own unique value and role. All branches of the tree have come originally from the one source, the seed of the human world tree, God.
Enhancing Inner Strength
As the practice of meditation leads to an experience of inner strength, practical methods are offered to help shape and direct spiritual power into accurate and effective responses and actions in daily life.
Principles for a Spiritual Lifestyle
With an improved level of self-understanding comes the awareness of how behaviour and lifestyle - including diet, regular spiritual study and the practice of meditation - can complement and enhance spiritual development in daily life.
Development of Spiritual Values
Emphasis is given to understanding of the power of values and the importance of reviewing and renewing our spiritual values at the deepest level of our life.
The Positive Thinking Course
Learn how to use your mind in a positive and focused way.
The energy of the human mind is thought. Thought is said to be one of the greatest, but least understood, energy resources of the universe. When we learn to understand and harness the energy of the mind, we are able to master our lives and produce those thoughts that give the most happiness and fulfillment.
Structure of the Course
Week One - Getting to Know My Mind
What is the mind? How can we change our patterns of thinking? This first session will help us develop a deeper understanding of the mind and will also include exercises in developing positive thought.
Week Two - Taking Control of Life's Experiences
How can we become free of the many things that influence us at home and at work? How do we maintain our self-respect? This session explores the benefits that clear, accurate thinking can bring to one's personal life.
Week Three - Developing Positive Self-awareness
What is the energy that drives our thinking? To what extent is it an internal or external process? And what is my real identity?
Week Four - Creating my own Reality
Freedom is the basic right of every individual, but freedom of choice automatically implies personal responsibility for one's actions. To keep a balance we need to recognise our rights as well as our duties and understand the consequences of our actions.