Honolulu, Hawaii –
August 25, 2014 – Buddhist meditation is an ancient way to experience
serenity, awareness and deep, calm mental focus. It is a practice which has
gained remarkable popular acceptance and allows individuals to release the
often debilitating stresses of the modern world. On Thursday, August 28, the
Buddhist group Aloha Sangha will host Viranani, an American Buddhist nun, who
will teach a free experiential class on the practice of metta, also known as
loving-kindness, meditation. The class will begin at 6PM at 2601 Ferdinand
Avenue, in the lower Manoa area of Honolulu, and will feature guided
instruction as well as time for question and answers from the public.
Loving-kindness meditation allows one to cultivate a
benevolent attitude toward all living beings, while opening the heart and mind.
The meditation practice uses words, images and feelings to evoke friendliness
toward others. This practice dates back to the historical Buddha as a way to
support the development of insight into the mind-body process. It can be
practiced anywhere, at any time.
Viranani is experienced with the formal practice of metta
meditation, which allows people to develop the skills that naturally arouse
feelings of loving-kindness toward themselves, friends, and even strangers.
When cultivated over time, practitioners report overcoming inter-personal
conflicts and improved relationships. This evening class is suitable for
beginners and for those from any religious of spiritual background.
Viranani is an American woman who was ordained as a nun in
the Burmese Theravada tradition. She currently resides in a monastery in Burma,
where she has studied Buddhist philosophy and has practiced meditation in many
long term, intensive periods of retreat. Additionally, she helps organize and
distribute funds donated to children and adults in great need in Burma, many of
whom are orphans or displaced persons due to Cyclone Nargis. She has been a nun
for over eight years.
For more information visit http://alohasangha.com/guest-teachers/
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Contact: Tom Davidson-Marx
Telephone
number: 808-393-6342
Email: tom@alohasangha.com
Website: www.alohasangha.com
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