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Meditation
Meditation is usually defined as a state that is experienced when the mind dissolves and is free of all thoughts. Meditation has always enjoyed a central place within Buddhism. The Buddha himself was said to have achieved emlightenment meditating under a Bodhi tree. Most forms of Buddhism distinguish between samatha and vipasana meditation, both of which are necessary for enlightenment. The former consists of learning to focus the attention single-pointedly; the latter involves seeing the true nature of reality. Learning meditation in the Buddhist tradition, helps us to see what is, as it is, rather than wishing and hoping that things were different. We practice acceptance rather than trying to change our reality.This technique of self acceptance cultivates stability and clarity. It enables us to calmly deal with changes in our lives.

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The Om symbol is of paramount importance in Hinduism. This symbol is a sacred symbol representing Brahman, the Absolute - omnipotent, omnipresent, and the source of all manifest existence.

Om is a mantra, or vibration, traditionally chanted at the beginning and end of a yoga session. It is a primordial sound of the Divine. The entire universe is moving. Nothing is ever solid or still. Everything that exists pulsates, creating a rhythmic vibration that the ancient yogi's acknowledged was the sound Om - the sound of the universe. As we chant Om, we begin to sense a bigger connection that is uplifting and soothing.

Buddha
Buddha means "one who is awake" or "one who knows". A Buddha is a being (human being) who has, through his own efforts and wisdom became enlightened or awakened to the Truth (Dharma) behind appearance, having abandoned and overcome anger, desire, ignorance; attained liberation (moksha) from suffering.

"The Buddha" usually refers to founder of Buddism, Siddhartha Gautama (6th Century BCE) a prince of the Sakyans (people of modern day Northern India and Nepal), who gave up a life of luxury and power to become a Shramana (a wandering monk), so he could achieve Nirvana. During the years following his awakening, the Buddha gave advice and taught various methods of working with the mind and its perfect qualities (fearlessness, joy, and active compassion) to people from all walks of life according to their needs and understanding. -Wikepedia

Pose
Namaste
The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgement of the soul in one by the soul in another."Nama" means bow, "as" means I, and "te" means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means " I bow to you".

The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in turn invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow - the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart. If it is done with a deep feeling in the heart and a surrendered mind, a deep union of spirits can blossom. -Aadil Palkhivala

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