An Invitation to Arigato Zen

In our society, we live a life of haste. We stumble and fall at times over relationships with our family and friends, or over trouble with studies and work. It is difficult to survive in a stressful society.  Every incident that occurs in our lives is an image created by concept of “self” that we each hold. It is like the data in a computer (our sub-conscious,) being displayed by a projector (our surface consciousness) on to a screen (reality). Since all phenomena are a projection of our own memories, we are 100% responsible for them. In other words, if we clean up the memories of our sub-conscious, even the most complicated problems will disappear.

Based on my years of research and experience as a scholar of comparative religion, I developed “Arigato Meditation” for the purpose of sub-conscious cleaning.

When a group of people chant “arigato” together (which means “thank you” in Japanese), inaudible super-sonic sounds are produced. These sounds and their delicate vibrations stimulate the pineal gland of the brain to change brain waves from beta to alpha waves. We emit alpha waves in pleasant situations such as when we listen to good music, or enjoy a glass of fine wine. That is why the participants become quite cheerful after the meditation.

Many people in Japan and around the world have been practicing “Arigato Meditation” as one of the safest and most effective therapies that goes beyond religion and ethnicity. Some participants who had been dependent on anti-depressant drugs and sleeping pills for a number of years stopped the medication and are now able to carry out a normal life.

Like the Meiji University football team that used it before their miraculous, first-ever victory over their once invincible opponent, Tsukuba University, last year, professionals in various fields are taking advantage of this meditation.

I am quite happy to have an opportunity to practice “Arigato Meditation” with the people of Los Angeles. It is easy and comfortable. All are welcome to join!

Please refer to Dr. Machida’s website: 。http://home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/soho/

Date:  March 22 (Sat)  2014  2- 5:30 pm (Japanese)

                  March 23 (Sun) 2014  2- 5:30 pm (English)

Location:  TFL@ 11570 W. Olympic Blvd. LA CA  90064

Parking:   On-site or street parking (No meter money requires on Sunday)

Admission:  $20 per person

Note: Please bring water, yoga mat, cushion, & dress comfortably so that

you can cross your legs on the floor or sit in the chair.

RSVP:  96.meisou.la@gmail.com

Since we have a limited number of seats available, please respond ASAP.  Please  indicate with your response - your name, phone#, number of people attending, e-mail address, and specify if you want to use a chair instead. We can provide it for you.

Otherwise, please bring cushion/mats to sit on or lie down.

Note: We are planning to go out to a Dinner with Dr. Machida, so please let us know if you are interested in joining the group (Dinner from 6:30-8:30PM. Details will be sent to you at a later date with location/price.)

Soho Machida, Ph.D.

Professor, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences,

Hiroshima University