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"Arigato Zen" Japanese Meditation Workshop
An easy & simple voice meditation to remove negative memories within one's own sub-consciousness, which lie at the root of all.
■What is “ARIGATO-ZEN”?
In our society, we live a life of haste. We stumble and fall at times over relationships with our family and friends, or over trouble with studies and work. It is difficult to survive in a stressful society.
Every incident that occurs in our lives is an image created by concept of “self” that we each hold. It is like the data in a computer (our sub-conscious,) being displayed by a projector (our surface consciousness) on to a screen (reality). Since all phenomena are a projection of our own memories, we are 100% responsible for them. In other words, if we clean up the memories of our sub-conscious, even the most complicated problems will disappear.
Based on years of research and experience as a scholar of comparative religion, Dr. Soho Machida developed “Arigato Meditation” for the purpose of “sub-conscious cleaning”. When a group of people chant “arigato” together (which means “thank you” in Japanese), inaudible super-sonic sounds are produced. These sounds and their delicate vibrations stimulate the pineal gland of the brain to change brain waves from beta to alpha waves. We emit alpha waves in pleasant situations such as when we listen to good music, or enjoy a glass of fine wine. That is why the participants become quite cheerful after the meditation.
Many people in Japan and around the world have been practicing “Arigato Meditation” as one of the safest and most effective therapies that goes beyond religion and ethnicity. Some participants who had been dependent on anti-depressant drugs and sleeping pills for a number of years stopped the medication and are now able to carry out a normal life.
We are quite happy to have an opportunity to practice “Arigato Meditation” with the people of Los Angeles. It is easy and comfort-table. All are welcome to join! Please refer to Dr. Machida’s website:http://www.arigatozen.com/arigato-zen-en.php
■Date & Location
1) 3/6 Sun 2:30pm~5:00pm (English and Japanese)
Angeles Gate Cultural Center/ 3601 S. Gaffey St. San Pedro
** We are planning to go out to a dinner with Dr. Machida after the workshop.
2) 3/8 Tue 6:30pm~9:00pm (English)
JCI / 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena
■Admission: $25 per person (cash only)
■Note: Please bring water, yoga mat, cushion, & dress comfortably so that you can cross your legs on the floor or sit in the chair.
■Registration: arigatozen100@gmail.com
310-951-8233（Hiroko）
