INTD1125A-W12
Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to Meditation
Basic sitting and walking meditation will be taught and practiced. We will use the breath to foster a relaxed attention and to gain perspective on our restless minds. Meditation has been shown to lower stress and increase concentration, but the emphasis in this course will be on using these techniques in daily life and academic endeavor. Contemporary readings from the Tibetan and Zen Buddhist traditions will be assigned but the meditation will be employed in nonsectarian fashion applicable to any belief system. Truth should be verified by one’s experience. Students will give presentations and keep journals. No meditation experience necessary.
Basic sitting and walking meditation will be taught and practiced. We will use the breath to foster a relaxed attention and to gain perspective on our restless minds. Meditation has been shown to lower stress and increase concentration, but the emphasis in this course will be on using these techniques in daily life and academic endeavor. Contemporary readings from the Tibetan and Zen Buddhist traditions will be assigned but the meditation will be employed in nonsectarian fashion applicable to any belief system. Truth should be verified by one’s experience. Students will give presentations and keep journals. No meditation experience necessary.
- Term:
- Winter 2012
- Location:
- Johnson Memorial Building 406 LNG(JHN 406 LNG)
- Schedule:
- 8:00am-11:00am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jan 9, 2012 to Feb 3, 2012)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- John Huddleston
- Subject:
- Interdepartmental
- Department:
- Interdepartmental
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11333
- Subject Code:
- INTD
- Course Number:
- 1125
- Section Identifier:
- A