Meditation is a core practice in Buddhism and gradual personal experience of meditation is integral to spiritual growth and awareness. Calming the mind, we gradually remove the tensions that may hinder gaining insight into ourselves, the life situations we find ourselves in and gaining new perspectives.

Meditation is essential in dealing with the ingrained tendencies and perceptions that prevent us from seeing reality objectively and living joyful lives. Masters Shinjo and Tomoji also understood that by reflecting positively on what we encounter we can move forward and gradually transform our lives. The meditative practice they developed at Shinnyo-en creates a seamless connection between our individual experiences and the act of sitting in meditation. 

Shinnyo Buddhist meditation creates an ongoing process of reflection where a seamless mindful attitude links the formal meditation sitting, with the experiences and circumstances that arise in the course of our everyday life. Meditation becomes constant conversation between self-reflection and gaining insight, that progressively draws awareness to developing our intrinsic buddha-like qualities. Time for quiet meditation and contemplation of themed meditative guidance is included in each daily session.