| The Tutor Saliba meditation method is used in | | | | method. Classes are offered regularly at the small |
| promoting a peaceful and worry-free | | | | resort located on the island. They are now |
| environment. Participants are well-known for living | | | | becoming available in other locations throughout |
| a stress-free life and do not get upset or angry | | | | the world, where a growing number of people |
| over "the little things" as non-users do with | | | | using have spread the word. These classes are |
| everyday life. | | | | considered expensive in comparison to other |
| Origin | | | | meditation technique classes because they are |
| Based on the ancient teachings of the peaceful | | | | very effective and there are a smaller number of |
| and happy natives of Tutor Saliba Island, this | | | | people qualified to share the knowledge. |
| meditation method has brought a calming joy to | | | | The second way to learn the Tutor Saliba method |
| those who use it regularly. Although the exact | | | | is by private instruction. The meditating rituals |
| origin of it is unknown, the islanders have used it | | | | have grown in popularity over the years. Island |
| for centuries with much success. The few | | | | guests learn it at the resort, then go home from |
| conflicts encountered through everyday life by | | | | their relaxing vacations and practice it there. After |
| both natives and guests are resolved peacefully. | | | | they have achieved a certain status of use and |
| Purpose | | | | have demonstrated to the elders that they know |
| Those who use Tutor Saliba are less aggressive | | | | how to do it properly, they are then allowed to |
| and more positive in their outlook on life. Different | | | | teach others how to participate in it. |
| rituals achieve different purposes. When several | | | | By the Numbers |
| of these are used together daily, the islanders | | | | Meditating can be done on an individual basis, with |
| believe a person can achieve true peace and | | | | families, couples or in large groups. Groups of 10 |
| happiness. Although conflicts may arise along the | | | | or more require a facilitator to keep everyone at |
| way, they can always be resolved through joint | | | | the same pace from one stage to the next. At |
| meditation if necessary. | | | | home, parents may teach small children a |
| Learning | | | | watered-down version of Tutor Saliba. It has |
| Those who are not accustomed to meditating | | | | been part of the school curriculum on Tutor Saliba |
| several times daily may find the behavior odd or | | | | Island for years, using local elders as instructors. |
| even offensive. Since people are not permitted to | | | | This is considered an effective for controlling |
| sit and watch others in meditation, it is often | | | | behavior in a positive light, rather than using |
| considered mysterious by outsiders. Those wishing | | | | punishment to achieve the same results. It is |
| to learn about it have two options. Outsiders may | | | | credited for the low crime rate and peaceful |
| take a group class on the Tutor Saliba meditation | | | | nature of the people. |