On the 25th of November Bhikshuni Ashramaya, Galgamuwa, Veyangoda saw Sati Pasala reaching out to approximately 50 pregnant women. A two hour session on mindfulness was conducted by Most Ven. Dhammajiva Maha Thero. This was the first time a focused session of this nature was conducted for such a group.
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On the 2nd December a group of persons from all faiths were instructed on mindful sitting and mindful walking meditation, at the Independence Square. They were guided by Venerable Dhammajiva, the Founder of Sati Pasala.
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Showing unprecedented interest, about 65 doctors, nurses, Sisters and Matrons from various fields in the health sector gathered at the SLFI this afternoon (December 2) for the first mindfulness workshop for health sector personnel, organized by the Sati Pasala Foundation.
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The gale force winds and torrential downpour of the previous four days did not hamper the arrangements made for the first Interfaith, mindfulness group meditation for the public, arranged by the Sati Pasala Foundation. After many days of dark & cloudy skies Saturday morning dawned with brilliant blue skies and beautiful white clouds. The chilly breeze at the Independence Square greeted the participants, who began trickling in from about 6.00am.
‘Do you have a favorite sound?’
‘The most beautiful sound is the sound is the sound of Ma, the sound of silence’
This is part of a conversation between the little boy Yoshio and the musician.
The Sound of Silence is the delightful book that describes Yoshio’s journey through the hustle and bustle of Tokyo where he lives, to find the most beautiful sound of all.
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The Sati Pasala Foundation with the All Ceylon Teachers Union (led by Ms. Angela Wijesinghe) will be organizing the first, all island, Pre School Teachers mindfulness training program on the 16th December in Colombo. The program will be attended by teachers from all parts of the country and will be conducted in Sinhala and Tamil.
We invite pre-school teachers who are interested in joining the program to kindly email Mr. Somabandhu Kodikara (somabandhuk@gmail.com) and confirm reservation of a place before the 10th December.
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The Sati Pasala Foundation has organized the first mindfulness program for professionals of the Health Sector. Doctors, nurses, family health physicians, psychiatrists & officials of key health sector institutions will participate at this exciting work shop scheduled for the 2nd December.
A special Resource Person invitee (Venerable Paññāvamsa Thero, Founder of the Mindkraft Foundation) will share experiences on mindfulness based stress reduction & mindfulness based cognitive interventions, and EQ related programs.
Prof Diyanath Samarasinghe (Founder, Health Promotion Foundation) will share experiences in dealing with victims of harmful habits and destructive addictions, and on how to be in control over ones self.
There will be special sessions by Sati Pasala team members who will demonstrate practicing mindfulness using colorful examples. And Venerable Dhammajiva will lead guided mindfulness sitting and walking.
Please email Dr Nimmi de Silva for details (nimmidesilva@yahoo.com)
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With Bhante Yogavacara Rahula. Please see notice and register early
Workshop on yoga with mindfulness on February 21 @ 4.30pm – GMS Pre Event Read More »
Three important GMS Pre events have been planned in February close to the Summit Inauguration. These will be held at the SLFI. February 17th Saturday @ 4.00-6.30pm Mindfulness Effective strategies to deal with Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol use A Round Table Discussion on mindfulness and its applicability in protecting Children from alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
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