True meditation is the awareness of the effortless infinite expanse of Being. This Being, Peace or Stillness is always here Now.

The Realisation of our true radiant nature of Being is hidden by our tendencies to identify with the movements of the mind. Our lack of acceptance of “what is” causes mental reactions creating inner turmoil and suffering. We can feel hurt, guilty and ashamed of what has happened in the past and have anxiety and worry about the future. Our minds are continually pulled between the past and future creating further fear, hurt and anger. Instead of perceiving Reality purely “as it is” moment to moment, we create an apparent reality that is filtered through our conditioned mind that is based on the past. This apparent reality originates from our sense of separation from Being and the fear this separation creates. Apparent reality is essentially a mind -created illusion.

The past is forever gone and the future is a mental concept, essentially nonexistent. The Now is constantly present. All phenomena – including body, thought, feeling and sense perception- is transient and in a continual state of change. All phenomena appear and dissolve in the Now, the eternal moment. The Now isn’t an object or a state but has qualities of Stillness, Peace and Being.

Meditation and Self Inquiry directs one’s attention to be conscious of the Now. When we consciously embrace the moment, the accumulation of past pain, fear and anger can be released and dissolved, creating more clarity, peace and harmony. Naturally and effortlessly we become conscious of our Essence. Being, Peace or Stillness is not “something” to be gained but is revealed, through openness and surrender, as who we truly and fundamentally are.

Group sessions in Meditation and Self Inquiry are held on a weekly basis in Melbourne. Sessions involve silent sitting, meditation and Self Inquiry instruction, and discussing questions that may arise for participants. For times, venues and other details see Schedules.

For details of Meditation Retreats, see Retreats.

To read more about Aruna's approach to Meditation and Self Inquiry see Articles.

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