Practicing mindfulness : an introduction to meditation

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Compact discs.

"Course no. 1933."

24 lectues (30 min. ea.)

Course guidebook includes lecture notes, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography (p. 190-196).

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 -- 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.

Lecturer: Professor Mark W. Muesse, Rhodes College.

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