Education in Values and Spirituality :: Meditation and Values

Module 5 - Meditation and Values

Module 5 has three units which deal with the relationship between meditation and values. Meditation is introspective. Its practice enables you to look within and make contact with your inner truth. Your conscience is awakened and refined which brings you into contact with your instrinsic positive qualities. You discover your natural sense of morality and justice which makes it easy for you to follow the dictates of your conscience. Positive thinking and emotional maturity are natural outcomes of the regular and deep practice of meditation.

Unit 1 is entitled How to Meditate. The unit explains the value of purposeful and introspective thought as a tool for the development of values and character. Meditation strengthens the inner self and establishes a link with the Divine source of values. Several traditional forms of meditation are outlined and Raja Yoga meditation is explained in detail so that you can apply the process step by step. During your study sessions there will be opportunities to practise meditation in a group setting. You can develop your meditation further during your spiritual retreat (Module 11).

Unit 2 is entitled Positive Thinking. This unit explains how positive thought is rooted in self-respect and honesty. It describes the principles of positive thinking and how to generate streams of positive thoughts. It explains how to use self-respect to resist negative thoughts which arise from false pride, mental stress and psychological shock. The process of thought is connected to the process of choice.