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Practical Meditation, Part 1b: This Thing Called Mind


BrahmaKumaris

About This Course

In this course, you will learn how to make my mind a sacred space; learn how to create quality thoughts and feelings that fill the mind with beautiful feelings of peace, contentment, well-being and positivity.

It has been established by scientific research that meditation helps us to better control our mind, resulting in the ability to choose positive and good thoughts over negative thoughts. It allows us to respond rather than react to situations, to create better, happier and healthier relationships and change our lives in a positive way.

Requirements

We highly recommend that you complete Developing Spiritual Awareness, the 1st part of the Practical Meditation Program first, before going through this course.

This course is designed as a 2-week course. You can start at anytime during the period it is available and go through the content at your own pace.

Course Staff

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Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, Director, Brahma Kumaris Europe & Middle East

As European Director of BKWSU, Sister Jayanti has been a spiritual leader and teacher for 50 years and has dedicated her life to meditation, spiritual study, self-transformation and service to humanity.

She is a pioneer advocate for the spiritual basis of caring for the earth and has been the Brahma Kumaris' main presenter at the UN COP Climate Change Conferences since 2009.

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Charlie Hogg, National Coordinator of Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres Inc

Charlie Hogg has practised meditation for the past 45 years. From his own experience he believes meditation is an extraordinary tool to maintain mental, emotional and spiritual health in a world increasingly challenged by anxiety, stress and depression.

Charlie grew up in Melbourne and studied Architecture at Melbourne University but his lifelong interest in spirituality and philosophy meant that he left his architectural studies and traveled through Asia, the Middle East and Europe. During this time he lived in a variety of communities including Buddhist, Christian, and Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Taoist and more.

In 1975 Charlie had settled in London and came across the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Centre where he learnt meditation. He also took teacher training and returned to Australia in 1977 to open a Brahma Kumaris Centre in Melbourne.

In 1980 Charlie moved to Sydney where he became the Director of the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres in Australia.

Course Content and Delivery

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Please note: Meditation generally helps calm the mind and attain peace. However, meditation may not be appropriate for someone with certain mental illnesses, disorders and or conditions. We advise that you to seek the help of your health care professional to decide if this course is suitable for you. The Brahma Kumaris and 3iMOOX are not responsible in law, if this advice is disregarded.

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  1. Course Number

    PM004
  2. Classes Start

    Anytime
  3. Classes End

  4. Estimated Effort

    1:30 hrs/wk
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