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Proposed Outline of Short Meditation Seminar

7/20/2004 Seminar Cost

I. Brief summary of my experiences
A. Childhood Understanding
B. Sempiternal Harmony Leads To All Religions encluding Buddhism
(5 min)

II. Brief explanation of Theravada Buddhism

A. Thailand / SE Asia
B. Cultural Differences with Zen and Others - Teaching is generally the same.
     1. Three Characteristics of existence - Impermanence, Suffering, Egolessness
     2. Four Noble Truths
          a. Life is subject to suffering - Birth, Illness, Death
          b.Suffering is caused by ignorance - leads to desire
          c.Suffering can be eliminated by removal of desire
          d. The "Middle Way" is the path that eliminates desire
     3. The Eight Fold Path
                    Wisdom
            a. Right Understanding
            b. Right Thought
                    Morality (see five precepts)
            c. Right Speech
            d. Right Action
            e. Right Livelihood
                    Meditation
          f. Right Effort
            g. Right Mindfulness
            h. Right Concentration
    4. Five Precepts
            a. Do not be violent (esp. Do not Kill)
            b. Do not steal or commit any dishonesty
            c. Do not commit sexual misconduct
            d. Do not tell lies or slander
            e. Do not use mind altering substances (drugs or alcohol)
(10 min)

III. Information about Wat Carolina Buddhayakra Vanaram
        A. Pictures of Wat and Monks
        B. Daily Routine
        C. How to show respect for Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
        D. Directions / Map to Wat
        (5 min)
IV. How meditation is important to Buddhists and others
        A. Merit for future Kamma - Nibbana (Nirvana) Ultimate Goal - extinction of desire, hate, delusion
        B. General well being
        (5 min)
V. Brief explanation of the process
        A. Sitting
        B. Relaxing
        C. Breathing
        D. Being Aware
        (10 min)
VI. The actual meditation - about 10 min
        A. Quiet, gentle coaching
        B. Relaxing Body
       C. Breathing concentration (In and Out)
        D. Slow the mind - Concentrate mind on sitting
        E. Still the mind - (actual quiet time)
        F. Ending Meditation with quiet, gentle coaching
        (12 min)
VII. Feedback from Participants
(10 min)
VIII. General Discussion
(15 min)

Long Meditation For Those Who Would Like To Try
(22 min)

This seminar is free to all

A "Love Offering" will be accepted to help cover the expenses of the seminar which are anticipated to be Transportation Expenses and Food while traveling.
(assuming hospitality of the host location)

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