Mini Anapana Meditation

Mini Anapana Meditation

An Introductory Session by Mr. S.N. Goenka Anapana is the first step in the practice of Vipassana meditation

What is a “Mini Anapana Meditation Session”?

During a ten-day residential Vipassana meditation course, the first three and a half days are spent observing the breath. This is Anapana meditation. 

Mini Anapana is a short summary of this technique and taught using a recording of instructions given by Mr. S.N. Goenka during a 30 minute session. It is for those who are interested in meditation and would like to know more, as well as those who are currently unable to attend a 10-day course but still wish to gain some experience of meditation.

Those who have attended Mini Anapana meditation sessions in the past have commented -- 'After experiencing a small part of meditation, I feel that it is something I would be capable of doing', 'I hope to make time as soon as possible to take a course'. Many have gone on to join a ten-day course.

Registration is not required to particpate in the online Mini Anapana sessions.
You can easily join from home with an internet connection.

You will need --
1. a computer or mobile device that can connect to the internet.
2. the free ZOOM app or a web browser.
3. a quiet room where you can listen to the instructions and meditate in silence for 45mins without disturbance.

From Septemeber 3, 2022 Mini Anapana will be available on the first Saturday of each month through ZOOM.
The meeting  will be open at 7:10 PM .
Please click this ZOOM link  and enter the passcode 12345  if asked. You will then be able to log in to the meeting. 

The Mini Anapana session will start at 7:15 PM.

 

We hold an on-site mini Anapana experience session in Kyoto once a month.

・Those wishing to introduce Vipassana meditation to family or friends

・Those interested in Vipassana meditation and wishing to learn more about it

・Those unable to attend a 10-day course immediately but wishing to experience meditation

・Others with an interest

＊Experience sessions are limited to those aged 10 years and above.

You may ask questions to the session facilitator at the venue. Please feel free to invite others and register. Please check the participation requirements.

The schedule for the Mini Anapanasati Meditation Experience Session in Kyoto is as follows:

Date and Time: (Updated regularly)

2025

Saturday, 7 June 16:30 - 17:15

12 July (Sat) 16:30 - 17:15

23 August (Sat) 16:30 - 17:15

20 September (Sat) 16:30 - 17:15

11 October (Sat) 16:30 - 17:15

Saturday 15 November 16:30 - 17:15

Venue:

Kyoto City Shimogyo Ikiiki Citizens' Activity Centre, 3F Japanese-style Room (approx. 10 min walk east from JR Kyoto Station)

To register, please email the Mini Anapanasati Meditation Experience Session <[email protected]> with your name, preferred session date(s), and number of participants.