Meditation

Why Meditate?

• To learn to relax: physically, emotionally and mentally
• To enjoy better health
• To become calmer and stronger and more able to cope with stress
• To become more focused and effective in daily life
• To express one's higher qualities
• To become aware of the Inner Self and open to spiritual energies
• To be of service

"The technique of meditation governs all expansions of consciousness... By means of meditation we find freedom from the delusion of the senses and their vibratory lure; and find our own positive centre of energy and become consciously able to use it; becoming therefore aware of the real Self... and aware of essential unity." The Tibetan

Meditation Retreats

All are welcome! Each person comes to the weekends with different skills and experience in meditation. Beginners and advanced meditators will find it valuable.

Each weekend consists of:

• a minimum of six sitting meditations
• walking and contemplations in nature
• talks on the monthly theme and meditation
• all retreats are silent retreats for the participants

Aries Retreat
The focus of this weekend is Spiritual Will
WHEN: 16-17 April 2011

Taurus (Wesak) Retreat
The focus of this weekend is Compassion
WHEN: 14-15 May 2011

Gemini Retreat
The focus of this weekend is Love
WHEN: 11-12 June 2011

Leo Retreat
The focus of this weekend is Freedom
WHEN: 13-14 August 2011

WHERE: Christ College, 433 Long Bay Road, Akaroa
COST: $200
ACCOMMODATION: included
FOOD: bring to share
PLEASE BRING: personal items, paper and pen

Facilitator:

Lawson Bracewell will facilitate these weekends. With his unique combination of heart, humour and wisdom he is a skilful teacher of meditation. He teaches courses through Christ College which include the Ageless Wisdom Teachings, psychology, astrology and meditation. He has a PhDe in Esoteric Psychology, a Masters in Social Work and is a professional astrologer of over 25 years.

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Christchurch Solar Fire Meditations

These meditations are preceded by a talk about the energies of the sign that the full or new moon is occurring in. The meditation is guided. Everyone is welcome to attend and no training in meditation is required to participate. The talk and meditation last for an hour. All are welcome.

WHERE: currently 30 Rutland Street, Christchurch
WHEN: 7.30 pm
COST: $5 - $10 suggested donation

* Please note that the date of the solar fire meditation may vary from the date of the full or new moon as the meditation is always held before the time of the full or new moon.

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Christ College Full Moon Meditations (Akaroa)

There is a meditation at Christ College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom, 433 Longbay Road, Akaroa, at times close to the exact time of the full moon each month.

Enquiries welcome, contact us.

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Solar Fire Meditations

To print off a copy of the current Solar Fire Meditations brochure.

To hear an audio of the latest full moon meditation talk by Lawson:

Capricorn

Full moon meditation talks are also available on CD. $5 each.

Contact Us.

Outline of Meditation

For an Outline of the Meditation used for the Meditation Retreats and Solar Fire Meditations.

Meditation Tapes

Silent Space - Meditation for Life tape is available for those wishing to use a guided Meditation for Solar Fire Festivals and for the expansion and development of the Antahkarana. $15 each.

Contact Us.

The Meditation Temple on
Long Bay Road is open at all times for visitors to enjoy.

The Great Invocation

From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.

From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ return to Earth.

From the centre where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the centre which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.

OM OM OM