Yoga: A system of spiritual development deriving from the teachings of the 2nd century BCE Indian teacher Patanjali, incorporating the practice of specific physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. Wikipedia article. Chan: The ancient Chinese ancestor of Zen. The Western Chan Fellowship is a Chan organisation based in the UK. Samatha: Meditative calm. Jhana practice is the systematic meditative development of Samatha, leading to states of refined consciousness known as absorptions. Liberation: Freedom from suffering and dissatisfaction through the uprooting of greed, hatred, and delusion . Precepts: These are guidelines used to support wholesome behaviour through ethical commitments. (See Five Precepts)

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Refrain from taking or misusing anything that does not belong to you or has not been clearly offered. Brahma Viharas: (lit: divine abidings)The noble qualities of heart and mind, which can be cultivated through specific meditative practices. They are: Metta or Loving-kindness, Karuna or compassion, Mudita or appreciative joy, and Upekkha or equanimity. Mahasi: A particular style of Insight/ Vipassana Meditation deriving from the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw. Soto Zen: A Zen Buddhist lineage established in Japan by the teacher Dogen, in the 13th century. Wikipedia article. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or MBSR: A specific secular training for reducing stress and assisting in pain management through the systematic application of Mindfulness to daily experience, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. How MBSR.& MBCT. fit with Gaia House Retreats– an article by John Teasdale.Theravada: The ‘Buddhist Tradition of the Elders’ based on the Paliscriptures, in which the Insight Meditation practice tradition is rooted. Wikipedia article. Jhana: (Pali. lit: absorption) A state of mental unification where consciousness is absorbed in a specific object, arising through the cultivation of Samatha. Loving-kindness or Metta: The quality of loving friendliness, which wishes happiness and well-being for oneself and all beings. Ajahn Chah: An influential 20th century forest monk and Dharma teacher from Thailand. AjahnChah.org; ajahnchah.org article.

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Insight Meditation: The practice of developing a calm and mindful investigation into the nature of experience, leading to wisdom, compassion and the end of suffering, through Awakening to the Four Noble Truths. Also known as Vipassana. 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.

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Qigong: A meditative practice from China involving movements using the subtle energy known as Qi. See: What is Qigong? (Also see Chi Kung) Pali: The language in which the teachings of the Buddha were recorded, giving rise to the Pali Texts – the earliest records of the teachings of the Buddha. Koan: A teaching story employed in Zen and Chan practice to provoke the investigation of the workings of the mind. Wikipedia article. The more water you use, the longer it takes for the image to disappear. The boards are advertised to last a lifetime with proper care and usage. Avoid touching the surface of the board and be sure to never use anything other than water (such as soaps, pencils, crayons, pens, etc).

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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.

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Sitting Group: A meditationgroup. A group of meditators who meet regularly to practise together and support each other as a Sangha. Five Precepts: Ethical commitments undertaken by lay Buddhist practitioners, participants of Insight Meditation Retreats around the world, and all retreatants at Gaia House. These are the undertakings to:

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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. Buddha: 1. The historical figure Siddhartha Gotama, who lived in what is now India, attained Awakening in the 6th century BCE, and whose teachings are followed in the Buddhist traditions. Thai Forest Tradition: A Theravadan monastic lineage in Thailand emphasizing the Precepts, simplicity and renunciation. In the West the lineage has continued mainly through Ajahn Chah, and the Forest Sangha. Monasteries in the UK include Amaravati in Hertfordshire. ForestSangha.org article. Patticca-samupada: (lit: dependant origination or dependant co-arising)This is a central teaching from the Buddha, describing the process whereby suffering arises and how it can be brought to cessation.

Dana: A Pali word meaning generosity and sharing. Often used to refer to the making of an offering or donation. All you need to paint is clean, room temperature water. You do not want to get the board overly saturated or completely filled with water. Use a soft clean cloth to carefully dab any excess water off the board as needed. Extra water can not only ruin the board but even a little bit will cause drips going down the board that mess up your painting. Sŏn: Korean variant of Chan Buddhism, a school better known in the West through its Japanese form: Zen.