It's in the air at the Shamatha mediation group in the Victoria Unitarian Universalist Church where people rest with crossed legs and bowed heads atop yoga mats and towels.
Instructor, Marilyn Couch, a Tibetan Buddhist, is perched atop a cushion next to a Tibetan singing bowl.
A soft tapping of its bronze edge creates a dreamy bell melody that signals the beginning of the mediation.
The people here are from all walks of life. Each meditating for a different reason be it religious, spiritual or physical. All though are in a quest for a heightened sense of spirituality that transcends religious ties.
"I would say every faith has its own meditation tradition," said Lisa DeVries, a practicing member of the group.
No one here is asked to become a Buddhist to learn meditation. The only qualification is a desire for self-exploration.
"It's just more about being aware of who you are," said Susan Toombs, who's been meditating since her teens. "It's the most peaceful calming centering thing that I've ever done. It's cheaper than drugs and it has better side effects." (More)
Source: Victoria Advocate
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