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Learn the principles and techniques of meditation and enjoy the deep and lasting benefits of this ancient practice on your mind and body.
Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
Overview
Syllabus
- 01: Mindlessness-The Default Setting
- 02: Mindfulness-The Power of Awareness
- 03: Expectations-Relinquishing Preconceptions
- 04: Preparation-Taking Moral Inventory
- 05: Position-Where to Be for Meditation
- 06: Breathing-Finding a Focus for Attention
- 07: Problems-Stepping-Stones to Mindfulness
- 08: Body-Attending to Our Physical Natures
- 09: Mind-Working with Thoughts
- 10: Walking-Mindfulness While Moving
- 11: Consuming-Watching What You Eat
- 12: Driving-Staying Awake at the Wheel
- 13: Insight-Clearing the Mind
- 14: Wisdom-Seeing the World as It Is
- 15: Compassion-Expressing Fundamental Kindness
- 16: Imperfection-Embracing Our Flaws
- 17: Wishing-May All Beings Be Well and Happy
- 18: Generosity-The Joy of Giving
- 19: Speech-Training the Tongue
- 20: Anger-Cooling the Fires of Irritation
- 21: Pain-Embracing Physical Discomfort
- 22: Grief-Learning to Accept Loss
- 23: Finitude-Living in the Face of Death
- 24: Life-Putting It All in Perspective
- By This Professor
Taught by
Mark W. Muesse, Ph.D.
