Mahayana: (lit: Great Vehicle) A later Buddhist tradition, incorporating later scriptures. The main Mahayana traditions are Tibetan Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. Wikipedia article. Mindfulness: The mental quality of non-judgemental attention that can see things directly as they appear in the present moment. Sitting Group: A meditationgroup. A group of meditators who meet regularly to practise together and support each other as a Sangha. Like the Mini board, the medium-sized Enso Infinite Art Board folds open into its own stand. It uses a brush pen that is filled with water, as opposed to a paintbrush dipped in water, making it a great choice for those who are more comfortable with pen and pencil drawing than painting. Six Perfections: Generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiastic perseverance, concentration and wisdom.

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Theravada: The ‘Buddhist Tradition of the Elders’ based on the Paliscriptures, in which the Insight Meditation practice tradition is rooted. Wikipedia article. Precepts: These are guidelines used to support wholesome behaviour through ethical commitments. (See Five Precepts)Buddhism: The teachings of the Buddha, and the various schools of thought, teaching and practice that have developed from them.

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Jhana: (Pali. lit: absorption) A state of mental unification where consciousness is absorbed in a specific object, arising through the cultivation of Samatha. Eightfold Noble Path: The path of practice leading to the cessation of suffering and dissatisfaction laid out by the Buddha in the Four Noble Truths, and comprising Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration. Zen: A meditative form of Buddhist practice that developed in China in the 5-7th Century and then spread to Japan and Korea. Wikipedia article. Vipassana: ( lit: seeing deeply or clearly) A Pali word that can also be translated as penetrative insight. An alternative name for Insight Meditation. Wikipedia article. Nibbana: ( Pali) The cessation of suffering and dissatisfaction through the uprooting of greed, hatred, and delusion.Meditation Retreat: A period of time set aside for the development of wisdom and compassion through sustained Meditation practice in which one is secluded from the activities, responsibilities, pressures and distractions of everyday life. Karuna: (lit: compassion) Empathy and compassionate caring expressed as a wish for others and oneself to be free of suffering, leading to action to help relieve suffering.