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Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation

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English
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12 hours 32 minutes
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

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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.

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.

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