Meditation groups provide an enjoyable forum for like-minded individuals to gather and share experience. These 'House Rules' are simply a common sense set of guidlines for getting the best from the group. By joining a group, you are agreeing to do your best in adhering to them:
1. CONFIDENTIALITY
Always respect the privacy of others
2. SUPPORT
Support one another in spiritual inquiry
3. NON–PERSONAL
The process of Raja yoga is one that asks us to refrain from making things ‘personal’. During the term, some members of the group will say things that press our buttons. We might feel criticized or judged, for example. See that you do not take it personally and instead watch the reaction in yourself.
4.SELF PRACTICE OF RAJA YOGA PRINCIPLES
The value of a course such as this is that it provides us with skills we can use every day. See if you can set aside some quiet time daily to reflect on the principles of Raja yoga – and bring them into your home, work and relationships.
5.SELF–HONESTY
Sometimes when we look inside, we are not particularly delighted with what we find. Nevertheless, see if you can remain fearlessly honest with yourself and others – expressing for example, any hidden motives or feelings. Upending our petty self-deception will bring an end to inner conflict!
6. TIME KEEPING
The evenings start on time each week and students are kindly requested to arrive 10 minutes before the session begins. Once we have started, it is not possible to let latecomers in as this will disturb your fellow students who may already be in meditation.
“I still practice Transcendental Meditation and I think it's great. Marharishi only ever did good for us, and although I have not been with him physically, I never left him.”
George Harrison