Learning Meares' Stillness Meditation

Resuming mid2023, Owen Bruhn runs classes in Ringwood, Melbourne (after a COVID induced pause).

A teacher is of great help and has many advantages. But, don't give up if there is no class nearby. Meares' method can be self taught. Many people from all over the world, whom Meares had never met, learnt it from his book included in Ainslie Meares on Meditation. They read it and followed the instructions, practiced and got help. It does not happen all at once but, sooner than you think. Some days the flow of calm and ease are noticeable. On others, less so. Meares' wrote that Stillness Meditation is the way to a better life. Worth thinking about but, daily practice is more important than just thinking about it.  All you need is somewhere you won't be disturbed for 10 mins or so and a seat. Some people use a timer.  

Sadly, Stillness Meditation class may not be an affordable option for some people. Yet, they can still learn from a book as discussed above. Some cheaper ways to get a book on a tight budget are discussed here. 

If there is a class nearby you can attend that and get Ainslie Meares on Meditation to supplement what you learn in Stillness Meditation class. Remember that daily practice is also needed. 

Some people say they teach "stillness meditation". Yet, their mental gymnastics is obviously not Meares' method. In other cases, you might need to know a bit more to work that out. Ainslie Meares on Meditation will do that.