The Covid – 19 pandemic has paralyzed societies and distressed people worldwide. People are forced to adapt to a “new-normal” which causes many adverse psychological effects during this transitional period. This “new-normal” demands the civilization to be secluded amongst many as individuals by social distancing. Furthermore, the worsening economic environment has led to worsening of poverty and deprivation. Rates of suicide, domestic violence, child abuse and drug dependency have shown a sharp increase. Despite these stresses, people must carry on with their daily routines and children need to continue their education and adults meet their deadlines. Meditation, a mechanism which promotes happiness and inner peace, is not a new word to most Sri Lankans and Buddhists, Hindus, Islamists and Christians are exposed to the concept from a very younger age. Lord Buddha has emphasized the importance of meditation for his ultimate goal of end of suffering by showing right concentration as the final link in his noble eight-fold path. He shows the way to find ultimate happiness by embracing seclusion to search inner happiness which does not depend on outer circumstances. Meditation, hence, seems to be the precise prescription for the issues arising from social isolation. Thus, many have realized the positive effects of meditation in their everyday lives. Such an awakening has brought forward many teachers who teach the techniques of meditation to conduct on-line meditation retreats under this “new normalcy”. This has paved the way for people anywhere in the globe to gain hands-on experience by experienced teachers.
It is opportune for University of Colombo to develop a platform for students, academics, and non-academics to find solace during this troubling and stressful period through meditation where both on-site and on-line modes could be used depending on personal preferences.
The guided meditation session is conducted by Prof. Wasantha Gunathunga. Meditation is a powerful tool that help you to manage stress, find inner peace, and improve mental functions. They can also help to cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and empathy. Regular practice can improve both mental and physical health.
These sessions are free for all to attend!
Date: EVERY THURSDAY
Time: AT 12.30 PM
Venue: CMR, OLD ANATOMY BUILDING, NO 25, KYNSEY ROAD, COLOMBO 08.
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය වෛද්‍ය පීඨ භාවනා පර්යේෂණ මධ්‍යස්ථානය විසින් සංවිධානය කරනු ලබන
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සෑම මසකම තෙවන සතියේ බදාදා දින සවස 4.00 සිට ZOOM තාක්ෂණය ඔස්සේ.
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භාවනා පර්යේෂණ මධ්‍යස්ථානය
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කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය
PROGRAMME DURATION
Certificate 6 Months
Certificate course on Translating the science of happiness and meditation into practice
The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR) is equipped with significant research findings on physical, psychological and social effects of
meditation and has developed successful meditation-based interventions for patient groups. The CMR collaborates with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness to introduce this unique learning
experience to the community to enhance the total well-being of society by educating the participants to be
- the disseminators of the knowledge
- practitioners of the skills
- incorporators of pragmatic aspects to day-to-day living
- leaders introducing skills to workplaces and society
Successful participants will develop skills, attitudes and attributes to enhance their efficiency, productivity and cohesiveness. The knowledge and skills will contribute to their sustainability in the pathway for physical and spiritual development. The certificate would be a recognition for achieving such status.
Duration
6 months
Lectures and Practical Workshops
- Saturday 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Entry Qualifications
Candidates should have a degree from a recognized university in Sri Lanka/abroad.
Ex: Administrators, Professionals, Academics, Post-graduate students, School teachers
Credits Requirement
- Number of Credits: 10
- Teaching Hours: 150 (600 total – Direct 150 + Notional 450)
COURSE OVERVIEW
» Module 01
Emotions and Emotionally driven actions
» Module 02
Happiness
» Module 03
Meditation
» Module 04
Creativity, Art, Music, Drama, Films and happiness
» Module 05
Translating science of happiness and meditation to daily living/ Complete Well-being
» Module 06
Wisdom, Morality and Well-being