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Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation

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Description What is meditation? Join Professor Mark W. Muesse, Ph.D., for a dynamic exploration of this ancient practice. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of the essence of mediation and how to practice it.

Syllabus

  • Mindlessness: The Default Setting
  • Mindfulness: The Power of Awareness
  • Expectations: Relinquishing Preconceptions
  • Preparation: Taking Moral Inventory
  • Position: Where to Be for Meditation
  • Breathing: Finding a Focus for Attention
  • Problems: Stepping-Stones to Mindfulness
  • Body: Attending to Our Physical Natures
  • Mind: Working With Thoughts
  • Walking: Mindfulness While Moving
  • Consuming: Watching What You Eat
  • Driving: Staying Awake at the Wheel
  • Insight: Clearing the Mind
  • Wisdom: Seeing the World as It Is
  • Compassion: Expressing Fundamental Kindness
  • Imperfection: Embracing Our Flaws
  • Wishing: May All Beings Be Well and Happy
  • Generosity: The Joy of Giving
  • Speech: Training the Tongue
  • Anger: Cooling the Fires of Irritation
  • Pain: Embracing Physical Discomfort
  • Grief: Learning to Accept Loss
  • Finitude: Living in the Face of Death
  • Life: Putting It All in Perspective

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