T'ai Shen Centre for Mindfulness, Happiness and Healing - Happiness, Mindfulness and Mental Wellness in Pure Land Buddhism
Naikan 
 
Naikan, Japanese meaning introspection (Chinese内观 “Neiguan”) is a structured method of self-reflection and awareness developed by Yoshimoto Ishin (1916-1988) a business man and devout Jodo Shinshu Buddhist.  As Naikan was originally used by Jodo Shinshu monks as a means of self examination it was later refined for public usage.  
 
Naikan practice is based on three questions:
 
  • What have I received from (person or situation x)?
  • What have I given to (person or situation x)?
  • What troubles and difficulties have I caused to (person or situation x)?
 
 
These questions are powerful questions we call strategic questions that do the following:
 
  • They release a particular energy helping us to tap into and synthesize information already known to us.
 
 
  • They further help us to own the new information.  It is not someone else’s answers or a directive from a therapist. Ownership is a powerful motivation for change.
 
  • These strategic questions also help release emotion often accompanying the answers to these questions and help release blockages to new ideas. 
 
  • Finally energy for change is generated in the process a latent energy which lay hidden in the answers.


 Gratitude
Naikan also tills the soil for Gratitude to bloom in our life. Gratitude is an uplifting and powerful experience.  It is not the same as thankfulness.  Thankfulness is an intellectual, mind process.  I thank the person because I have received something from him. Gratitude on the other hand is a deep Awareness. It just is . . totally and completely.
What Naikan can do for you

Naikan is able to release emotional blockages that have stopped us from living  a joyous and fulfilling life.

What people are saying:

"Thank you for such an insightful workshop. I have already been able to use the skills and it has made such a difference." Christine, Sydney

"That was a most liberating workshop." Tanya, Brisbane
Naikan Training
T’ai Shen Centre offers regular workshops, Intensive Naikan Meditation as well as Practitioner Training and Certification.
 
Naikan Training is taught and facilitated by Malcolm Hunt and Jianqiu Xu certified international trainers and practitioners.

INTRODUCTION TO NAIKAN THERAPY WORKSHOP
 
In this workshop participants
 
  • will be given an overview of Naikan Therapy
  • learn skills to powerfully reframe and transform situations into positive experiences
  • experience Naikan Meditation

To receive information of upcoming workshops and training in your area

simply click onContact Us and drop us an email.

For upcoming training see 
The May Brisbane Naikan Workshop
Brisbane Naikan Workshop : Some of the 22 participants
Brisbane Naikan Workshop
Some of the 22 participants
Brisbane Naikan Workshop : Jianqiu Xu Naikan Trainer
Brisbane Naikan Workshop
Jianqiu Xu Naikan Trainer
Brisbane Naokan Workshop : Malcolm Hunt, Jianqiu Xu and participant
Brisbane Naokan Workshop
Malcolm Hunt, Jianqiu Xu and participant




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