Are you curious about what Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation is? We have selected the top 9 most frequently asked questions. If you are wondering whether Ma-eum Su-ryun is the right meditation for you, please use this as a reference. ^^
1. What is Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation? (Differences from other meditations) π
Some people understand “Ma-eum Su-ryun” as a general noun meaning to cultivate the mind, but Ma-eum Su-ryun is a meditation of discarding the mind.
The difference from other meditations is that it does not merely calm the mind, but rather finds the root cause of how the mind arises and discards it. Therefore, it is also referred to as “subtraction meditation.”
So, if you are looking for a fundamental solution for the mind, we recommend “Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation.” However, the time it takes to discard the mind varies depending on an individual’s situation and requires patience. For your reference, there are no active physical programs other than sitting and discarding the mind. Please keep this in mind when choosing a meditation.
2. How do I start Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation? π±
You can begin Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation at a local center or the main center.
- Local Centers: For local centers, you can make a “consultation reservation” at a center close to where you live, register for a membership just like an academy or a gym, and start right away. Also, if you feel it doesn’t suit you, you can stop at any time. Meditation can be done by visiting in person or online. -> [Click to find a nearby local meditation center]
- Ma-eum Su-ryun Main Center: The Ma-eum Su-ryun Main Center is located in Nonsan, Chungnam. You can meditate intensively while eating and sleeping there. You can step away from your daily life and meditate in a natural environment. It was temporarily closed during the COVID period, but now many people visit during the holiday seasons. If you wish to participate, you can call “1588-7245” or make an online reservation before visiting. -> [Book the Ma-eum Su-ryun Main Center]
3. How long does it take to see effects? β±οΈ
The time it takes to feel the effects varies from person to person. Some say their minds felt lighter in just a few days, while others may take more than a month.
This is because everyone has lived a different life in a different environment, and the process of learning the meditation method also differs for each person. However, the effects will clearly and quickly appear in proportion to the time and focus you invest. A tip for seeing results faster is to practice consistently with the conviction that the mind is being discarded.
4. How many hours a day does the local center run? How many times a week should I go? π
At the local center, you can attend as much as you want, without any limit on the number of visits, on any day except Sunday.
Usually, sessions are conducted in one to two-hour blocks, and a guide (helper) will assist you until you have fully mastered the method. They will explain how to discard the mind for about 10 to 20 minutes, and the rest is dedicated to individual meditation time. For reference, just as it takes time to perfectly master English or swimming, Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation also requires time and patience.
5. How much does it cost? π³
Local centers process registrations on a monthly basis, and the cost is 170,000 KRW per month. The monthly membership fee includes consultations with professional instructors and 1:1 customized coaching. You can attend as much as you want without any limit on the number of times on any day except Sunday. The main center’s cost varies depending on the program you participate in.
6. Who guides the Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation? π€
Are you curious about the people who guide the meditation at the centers? At Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation centers, the person who guides the meditation is called a “helper” (λμ). They are named this way because they are individuals who help with meditation.
Helpers complete an educational training course on how to guide the Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation method and then guide practitioners at each local center. Therefore, the meditation method is conducted identically nationwide.
7. What is the meditation environment like? π‘
There are 160 meditation centers nationwide. The atmosphere differs slightly from center to center, but most consist of a quiet meditation room, a comfortable consultation room, and a lounge where you can have a cup of tea.
If you are curious about what the centers look like in each region, please refer to the video below. For your reference, if you change jobs or move, you can easily transfer your registration to a nearby local center. -> [Click for the Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation center introduction video!]
8. How is Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation conducted? π§ββοΈ
Sessions are conducted while sitting comfortably in the meditation room, following the helper’s guidance. After familiarizing yourself with the principles of the mind and the meditation method, the meditation proceeds by closing your eyes and following the helper’s guiding words with your mind.
Because various emotions and mindsets are accumulated from your life experiences up to now, this is a method of looking back on your life from birth to the present and discarding those accumulations. Depending on the need, there may be light stretching time to help with meditation, but there are no physical activity programs like yoga, and it is conducted in comfortable clothing and postures.
9. Does the mind really get emptied? ποΈ
Many people are experiencing their minds actually being discarded. Just as you need to understand the formula to solve a math problem, this is possible because Ma-eum Su-ryun accurately defines what the mind is and provides a concrete method to discard it.
However, since your mind is something you have created yourself throughout your life, you must find and discard it yourself, which requires patience. The memories you have accumulated over your life contain both good and bad things. Bringing up the bad memories to discard them is not easy, but they are definitively discarded.
