1. Benefits of Practice

2. Benefits of practice…….1 Increase in concentration & efficiency reduced digressive thoughts & day dreams … practice of living in the present Clarity of goals and the hierarchy of values, ability to resist temptations, distinguish between ‘urgent’ and ‘important’ ; and say NO

3. Benefits of practice…….2 Self control – pausing before action => look before you leap.... mindfulness acts like the brakes on a car …seize that decisive moment when the mind is still open to receive skillful directions, reduction in rash and aggressive behaviour Ability to face the vicissitudes of life with equanimity – reduction in escapist tendencies: smoking, drinking, drugs

4. Benefits of practice……3 Proper self appraisal-knowledge of strengths and Weaknesses … mindfulness is like a mirror Increases Humility and Forgiveness

5. Benefits of practice……4 Increased selfless love and compassion - improvement in relationships, working together …. mental impurities are the enemies which besiege our inner household and destroy our peace and harmony Think WIN-WIN SYNERGISING Motivation for self less service

6. Benefits of practice……5 Manifestation of higher ‘needs’ - increased self fulfillment bare observation reduces attachment to ‘self’ opens the GATEWAY to abiding peace and happiness.

7. Concluding Remarks

8. Wisdom  Accepting what we can not change, changing what we can, and knowing the difference between the two ! {pragmatism}  The wisdom of “Impermanence”=> whatever arises due to conditions, ceases naturally in due course !  Thoughts, emotions are evanescent, would cease naturally provided we do not interfere  Wisdom comes not from being perfect, but from being present.  Patient self observation is the key to innate transformation!

9. There are no problems in Life……...only situations Respond unwisely : suffer Respond wisely : grow

10. Reflect upon these statements --Don’t accept them uncritically !!

11. Thanks for your kind attention !