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can any one hellp me with architecture design planning of meditation centre?

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1. i have designed a meditation center for a hospitality house in a busy downtown area and what i researched about was the people who will be using the space and what their expectations were, and what they wanted from the space. this is so important when designing anything. i tried to find some cool images for you to look at, but i'm not sure what kind of stuff would inspire you, so i guess you have to do that yourself. but just think of nature, most people are draw to nature for meditation, so having water features and plants might be nice. also less is more in a space that's meant for meditation. people don't need extra stuff to look at when trying to relax. white/ light colors have the psychological effect of purity, renewal, peace, ect. just some stuff to think about... good luck.
2. I love giving advice on architecture and design, but all I can tell you is use soft quiet colors (baby blue, navy blue, light red [not pink...ew]) and make it spacious.
3. Do you have a program for your design. Your program should spell out not only the physical goals of your design but also the psychological and physiological impact of the environments you want to create. In order to create a successful Architectural design you need to study Meditation and understand what it is that you are trying to create. You need to know that there are many forms of Meditation, but to try to create a "Museum" with the intent of showcasing specific forms of meditation or providing isolation tanks, as seen in the movie Altered States, would be a complete failure. A space for meditation should be an environment that will provoke thought and allow for areas of peace for inner reflection and contemplation. Many spaces that are designed with completely different intentions can become the strongest examples of this. The Vietnam war memorial in Washington D.C. is a fine example of this. It truly honors the U.S. Vietnam Veterans in a way that most memorials never have or ever will. The eerily reflective quality of the Marble reflects images of passers-by back at you almost as if the souls of those honored are looking back at you. The names of those deceased scribed into the wall, the ability to touch it, and the artifacts left in honor of loved ones are all part of the human interaction that make this space sacred, thought provoking and contemplative. It's Human scale and interactive qualities make it a powerful experience. During my career as an Architect I have had the honor of designing a meditation center within a Cancer Treatment Hospital. When we set-up our program of the space we talked to many of the Doctors and Administrators as well as Patients. Through our conversations we found a very basic common thread. We found that much like life, battleing Cancer is a journey of discovery, understanding and self-reflecting. With this as our metaphor we created a pathway within our space that was analogous to the Patients journey to recovery. This pathway was not like the Elephants feet painted on the pavement that you see at the Zoo. It was as much the psycological flow through the space as it was the physical environment that made it a success. I strongly sugjest that you study up a bit on different forms of meditation, before you jump into laying out a design. You need to understand what it is, you are trying to accomplish. One Very Important thing to keep in mind when designing an Architectural Space: It is not alway the Built environment that makes the space a success. The conscience voids and ancillary stimuli can often add more than a wall. Think about that the next time the wind blow through your hair or you hear the trickling of a nearby stream. They help to make a Static environment Dynamic.