Spiritual Tourism involves people who are desirous of seeking inner peace during their vacation and gaining spiritual development within. In Sri Lanka , Spiritual Tourism is meant learning and practicing meditation to develop a mental culture aiming at cleansing the mind of impurities such as Hatred, Illwill, Indolence, Worries etc. and cultivating qualities such as Concentration, Will Power, Energy, Self Confidence, Mental Happiness, Contentment, Peace of Mind etc.
Forms and Types of Meditation Practices in Sri Lanka
Meditation
Meditation is the attainment of a deeply relaxed state of mind and body. One's rate of metabolism is said to slow down causing the release of anxiety, stress and even pain control. Breathing exercises, repeating mantras, and sitting in silence helps relax the mind and reduce focus on the stressful situations that surround us. Meditation is a component of serious Ayurvedic treatment that helps bring harmony to the mind and body.
01) Vipassana - Vipassana Meditation concentrates on the veracity of a religion , a theory or finding in any field to the best of that person's knowledge. Vipassana means insight into this nature of things
02) Samatha is mainly the development of mental concentration.
03) Anapanasathi - Awareness of in and out breathing.
04) Walking Meditation - Concentrating while walking.
05) Maithree Meditation- spreading of compassion to all living being Any foreign visitor could practice Buddhism Forms/Methods of Meditation without violating or going against any principle or practices of his/her religion. Main Benefits from the Meditation:
a) Imroves Mental Health b) Improves Physical Health c) Improves Spiritual Health Special Health Benefits:
01) Anxiety Reduction 02) Pain Reduction 03) Lessening of Depression Symptoms 04) Decreased Stress 05) Overcoming Insomnia 06) Lessening of Symptoms of Chronic Illnesses i.e. Heart Diseases, HIV/AIDS and Others 07) Decreased Blood Pressure 08) Decreased Standing Heart Rate 09) Reduction of Free Radicals that cause tissue damage 10) Drop the Cholesterol Levels 11) Improved Air Flow to the Lungs 12) Disappearance of Anger Moods
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