The Neroja Method
The Neroja Meditation technique had it’s beginnings in the United States and basis in insight (Vipassana) meditation, though other forms are introduced as well. Ancient Eastern methods and insights have been enhanced by modern technology, psychology and scientific discoveries. Traditional Eastern teachings are the foundation for the modern teaching methods, science, and group dynamics employed by Neroja technique.
Mission Statement
The Neroja Vision - we strive towards:
To create an environment where those of any faith, as well as those without a specific spiritual belief, will find nurturing of mindful wisdom, meditative practices, compassion, community understanding and healing.
Neroja method practioner/teachers respect and uphold the lineage of mindful meditative practice as taught by the venerable Gen Kelsang Tenzin, the various Eastern masters, Western psychologists, physicians and lay persons among Neroja's founding body, and as presented through the Trenpa lineage of Indian, Tibetan, Korean and American masters. We promote no sectarian views nor do we commercialize or institutionalize our method. We strive to welcome all practitioners .
How is Neroja Different?
Unlike many systems of meditation training which are constituted by a single teacher, Roshi, or Master, Neroja meditation technique was first developed in the mid nineteen-seventies by a group of practitioners coming from varied professions and backgrounds, all with the common goal of refining existing practices and techniques to better translate meditation into a Western cultural form, combining a non-secular, adaptive approach to meditative practice, with an emphasis on the mind/body connection. Neroja classes are often led by two or more teachers, continuing in the collaborative paradigm presented by the founders.
Typically, Neroja classes are based in four modes: Instruction, practice, refinement, and community. Instruction takes place in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Lecture is kept to a minimum, with the emphasis being on guided meditations and “hands on” technique practice. Refinement is encouraged through gentle critique of form, and discussions after each practice. Neroja does not end with the the group instruction. One–on-one consultations with the teachers, before or after classes are encouraged and welcome, whenever the situation allows it. .Meditation can be used as the foundation for a deeper inquiry into the nature of life, and become the basis for living a more mindful life of openness, empathy and clarity. To facilitate this, Neroja teachers encourage continuing community, known in the buddhist tradition as sangha. In buddhism, sangha is often defined as the buddhist community - monks, nuns, novices, and lay followers. Within the Neroja meditation technique, friendships, community and the group dynamic are considered desirable and essential elements of support for a continuing and successful meditation practice and mindful life. In addition, some students and instructors go on together to form Neroja Sangha, which can be defined more as a support group/group meditation community than one of monks, nuns, novices and lay followers! A Neroja sangha usually takes the form of informal group meditation practice, either guided or freeform, daily or weekly, usually at a public facility that is willing to donate use of a room, or sometimes at the home of a sangha member. Sanghas may also provide social activity such as informal discussions on shared interests, pot lucks, lectures, group trips-whatever areas the community is willing to develop and support. Sanghas, when available, are of course completely optional, voluntary, and discretionary, and not a requirement of meditation class participation.
This web site is an unofficial educational site maintained by S&L Snaer, CNMI, an accredited Neroja teaching couple instructing in the Chicago metropolitan area. As directed by the its original tenet against commercialism, the Neroja Method Society Association does not directly promote or publicize it's activities. The Neroja Method Society is an association organized for and operated by the founders and teachers of the Neroja Method of Mindful meditation.
To learn more about Neroja Meditation, please click on the Contact link above. We will be happy to answer your questions.
Mission Statement
The Neroja Vision - we strive towards:
- The advancement of the art and science of meditation.
- The development of wisdom and compassion through mindfulness.
- The nurturing of meditative practice, mindfulness, and like-minded community.
- The promotion of mindfulness and compassion towards oneself, one's world, and all living beings.
To create an environment where those of any faith, as well as those without a specific spiritual belief, will find nurturing of mindful wisdom, meditative practices, compassion, community understanding and healing.
Neroja method practioner/teachers respect and uphold the lineage of mindful meditative practice as taught by the venerable Gen Kelsang Tenzin, the various Eastern masters, Western psychologists, physicians and lay persons among Neroja's founding body, and as presented through the Trenpa lineage of Indian, Tibetan, Korean and American masters. We promote no sectarian views nor do we commercialize or institutionalize our method. We strive to welcome all practitioners .
How is Neroja Different?
Unlike many systems of meditation training which are constituted by a single teacher, Roshi, or Master, Neroja meditation technique was first developed in the mid nineteen-seventies by a group of practitioners coming from varied professions and backgrounds, all with the common goal of refining existing practices and techniques to better translate meditation into a Western cultural form, combining a non-secular, adaptive approach to meditative practice, with an emphasis on the mind/body connection. Neroja classes are often led by two or more teachers, continuing in the collaborative paradigm presented by the founders.
Typically, Neroja classes are based in four modes: Instruction, practice, refinement, and community. Instruction takes place in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Lecture is kept to a minimum, with the emphasis being on guided meditations and “hands on” technique practice. Refinement is encouraged through gentle critique of form, and discussions after each practice. Neroja does not end with the the group instruction. One–on-one consultations with the teachers, before or after classes are encouraged and welcome, whenever the situation allows it. .Meditation can be used as the foundation for a deeper inquiry into the nature of life, and become the basis for living a more mindful life of openness, empathy and clarity. To facilitate this, Neroja teachers encourage continuing community, known in the buddhist tradition as sangha. In buddhism, sangha is often defined as the buddhist community - monks, nuns, novices, and lay followers. Within the Neroja meditation technique, friendships, community and the group dynamic are considered desirable and essential elements of support for a continuing and successful meditation practice and mindful life. In addition, some students and instructors go on together to form Neroja Sangha, which can be defined more as a support group/group meditation community than one of monks, nuns, novices and lay followers! A Neroja sangha usually takes the form of informal group meditation practice, either guided or freeform, daily or weekly, usually at a public facility that is willing to donate use of a room, or sometimes at the home of a sangha member. Sanghas may also provide social activity such as informal discussions on shared interests, pot lucks, lectures, group trips-whatever areas the community is willing to develop and support. Sanghas, when available, are of course completely optional, voluntary, and discretionary, and not a requirement of meditation class participation.
This web site is an unofficial educational site maintained by S&L Snaer, CNMI, an accredited Neroja teaching couple instructing in the Chicago metropolitan area. As directed by the its original tenet against commercialism, the Neroja Method Society Association does not directly promote or publicize it's activities. The Neroja Method Society is an association organized for and operated by the founders and teachers of the Neroja Method of Mindful meditation.
To learn more about Neroja Meditation, please click on the Contact link above. We will be happy to answer your questions.