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10 swindonlink.com • June 2008

Meditation can give a
different perspective on busy lives
Do you have so many commitments that you feel overwhelmed or
unsatisfied with the way things are?
Meditation could help relieve the mind from all its busyness, fol-
some of the pressures of every- lowed by a short teaching session
day life. with advice on how to apply the
This ancient knowledge, applied experience every day.
for thousands of years and through There is also an opportunity to
so many cultures now attracts sci- learn the basics of Buddhism with
entific and medical attention for its tutor Becky Gilbank, who has been
purported benefits of an improved studying and practising Buddhism
immune system, lower anxiety, for many years.
lower blood pressure and increased Afterwards there is an opportu-
brain activity. nity to talk to others in the group
Meditation lessons are available and share your experiences.
at a weekly Wednesday evening The Swindon meditation group
drop-in class at Upper Shaw has a broad range of members
Farm Community Centre in West - many have been practising for
Swindon. several years, whilst others are new
It is suited to anyone, regardless to the group.
of previous experience or religious www.meditationinbristol.org/swin-
belief. The sessons have two parts, don or
relaxation meditation to help clear www.meditationinswindon.org
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