MIND OF

MINE
MEDITATION AND
YOGA CENTER

PROPOSAL 1
 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

WHAT IS A MEDITATION CENTRE?

Meditation Centre is an area which allows a person to talk to the conscience, where freedom is
considered to be a state of mind. Different physical and mental exercises are carried out to cope
with illness or to enhance overall health and well-being, to increase calmness and physical
relaxation or to improve physiological balance.

JUSTIFICATION: MEDITATION CENTRE IS REQUIRED?

In this materialistic world, human beings are profoundly running behind monetary gains. They
are searching for happiness and peace, but all the materialistic joy seems to be instantaneous. In
the connoisseur of love and happiness, people find themselves lost in varied tastes. To provide
stability and eternal happiness to the society, a meditation is extremely required. It is also helpful
in making a sincere and responsible society.

VALIDITY OF THE PROJECT.

Validity for the region- the project holds its importance for the benefit of whole of mankind,
which will invite the intellectual class from all over the world to the region, marking the
philosophical development of the region.

HISTORY OF MEDITATION:

Mindfulness is a practice involved in various religious and secular traditions—from Hinduism and
Buddhism to yoga and, more recently, non-religious meditation. People have been practicing
mindfulness for thousands of years, whether on its own or as part of a larger tradition.

In general, mindfulness was popularized in the East by religious and spiritual institutions, while in the
West its popularity can be traced to particular people and secular institutions. Of course, even the secular
tradition of mindfulness in the West owes its roots to Eastern religions and traditions.

It is important to include that some commentators argue that the history of mindfulness should
not be reduced to Buddhism and Hinduism, as mindfulness also has roots in Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam (Trousselard et al., 2014).

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DEPRESSION RISING ALARMINGLY IN PAKISTAN:

According to DAWN :

“Around 35.7 per cent citizens of Karachi are affected with mental illness, while 43pc people in
Quetta and 53.4pc in Lahore are also affected,” said Dr Qaisar Sajjad, secretary general of the
PMA in a statement.

Globally, said the PMA, depression affected 20pc of people while in Pakistan it was more
serious with an estimated 34pc of the population suffering from it.

“Both genetic and environmental factors play chiefly in its pathogenesis.”

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels and the
way one thinks and how one acts. “Fortunately, it is also treatable,” said the PMA official.

“Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities one enjoyed once. It
can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to
function at work and at home.”

Dr Sajjad said a number of factors could augment the chance of depression. Past physical,
sexual, or emotional abuse could cause depression later in life; and certain medications could
increase risk of depression.

“Depression may result from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends. A
family history of depression may increase the risk. Even good events such as starting a new job,
graduating, or getting married can lead to depression. So can moving, losing a job or income,
getting divorced, or retiring. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or
being cast out of a family or social group can lead to depression.”

He said depression affected the cities here more, which was in conformity with what was
happening in the rest of the world’s cities, as the urban life alienated a person more than rural
settings.

“Apart from these causes, power shortages, non-availability of potable water, unemployment,
traffic jams, intolerance, insecurity, and law and order situation are also factors which increase
depression day by day in our society.

“Even the way our channels broadcast breaking news increases depression.”

Experts said depression symptoms could vary from mild to severe and included feeling sad or
having a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, changes in
appetite (weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting), trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, loss of
energy or increased fatigue, increase in aimless physical activity [hand-wringing or pacing] or
slowed movements and speech [actions observable by others], feeling worthless or guilty,
difficulty in thinking, concentrating or making decisions, and thinking about death or committing
suicide.

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Prof S. Haroon Ahmed said the prevalence of depressive disorder in Pakistan was more than
40pc with women accounting for 57.5pc while more than a quarter of men in the country were
depressed.

The PMA said as depression was the root cause of many mental disorders and sickness, there
was a need to develop a policy to tackle anxiety and depressive disorders on a national scale.

“Steps need to be taken to overcome the dearth of qualified psychiatrists in the country.”

Globally, depression affects 20 percent of people while in Pakistan it’s more serious with an
estimate of 34 percent. Both genetic and environmental factors play role in its pathogenesis.
Around 35.7 per cent citizens of Karachi, 43 per cent from Quetta and 53.4 per cent from Lahore
are affected with this mental illness.

https://nation.com.pk/23-Oct-2018/mental-diseases-depression-on-the-rise

RESEARCH STATEMENT
MEDITATION links our soul to the living world. Ignites freedom, inspires thoughts, instigates
emotions, snubs materialistic sphere for the un-adulteration of future.

Now a days people are suffering from depression and mental illness more than other countries.
Meditation center links our soul to the living world. Ignites freedom, inspires thoughts, instigates
emotions, snubs materialistic sphere for the unadulteration of future. It is a process of derivation
of consciousness through different physical, mental and spiritual methods.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

I will define spaces for the various activities, which takes place inside a meditation Centre. A
design concept based on the philosophy of the meditation can be generated. Pollution and
irritation free place is supposed to be the best land for the development of meditation Centre and
this place holds its identity for the same.

OBJECTIVES:

1. to properly utilize all the available space.

2. to integrate the spaces with each other.

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METHODOLOGY.

1. Case studies will be carried out

2. Detailed study of Meditation will be done.
3. Literature study will be carried out.
4. Detailed requirements will be derived.
5. Future projections will be conceived.
6. Detailed proposals will be made.
7. Conceptual master plan will be developed.
8. Different buildings in the Centre will be developed.
9. Final master plan and buildings will be discussed.