Meditation Centers

Meditation involves the exercise of psychological discipline in order to transcend from the automatic, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or consciousness, which entails focusing on one single point of reference.

Meditation is a recognised component of many religions, and has been practiced for centuries. Varied meditative disciplines include a wide range of spiritual and psychophysical practices that emphasise different goals such as increasing focus, creativity or self-awareness, relaxation and tranquillity.

The benefits of meditation are not purely religious. Scientific studies reveal that the relaxation, concentration and maintenance of a self-observing attitude help alter metabolism, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure and brain chemistry. Many patients suffering from stress and pain have turned to meditation to obtain relief.

In Sri Lanka meditation is popular, particularly amongst the Buddhist devotees. Buddhist meditation aids in transforming the mind. The country has many meditation centres located in various parts. The 2 main forms of meditation practiced at the centres are Theravada Buddhism, which emphasises the meditative development of mindfulness and concentration, and the Vipassana style of meditation, which concentrates on the rising and falling breath and then on some simple symbol, body part or concept.

Pilgrim

Many tourists travel to Sri Lanka on pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is traditionally a visit to a place of some religious or historic significance.
Given its rich Buddhist culture and history, many places of religious significance exist.
Anuradhapura is a central Buddhist city, holding many Temples and Stupa. The city offers pilgrims a religious encounter and experience.
Kataragama is a popular place of pilgrimage for the Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and indigenous Vedda communities of Sri Lanka and South India . The god Muruga is the main deity.
Adam's Peak is a 2,243 metres (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka . It is well-known for the Sri Pada "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Muslim tradition that of Adam.

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