This practice is closely related to mindfulness, which professor muesse defines as a deliberate way of paying attention to what is occurring within oneself as it is happening. An introduction to meditation 9781598037920 by mark w. This practice is closely related to mindfulness, which professor muesse defines as a deliberate way of paying attention to what is. Master the core practices of the mindfulness tradition, including preparation, position, breathing, and more. It is the process of attentively observing your experience as it unfolds, without judgment or evaluation. No isbn assigned to this editionwhat is meditation. Try a free trial of the great courses plus and watch the course here.
This practice is closely related to mindfulness, which professor muesse defines as a deliberate way of paying. This was a well written book on beginning a journey of mindfulness through meditation. Muesse narrator, author, the great courses author, publisher 4. J millard professor of religious studies and director of the asian studies program at rhodes college. Mindfulness allows us to become keen observers of ourselves and gradually transform the way our minds operate. An introduction to meditation audio cd 2011 by mark w. Practicing mindfulness an introduction to meditation the. A mindfulness practice can improve our health and well being by making us more aware of our physical environment, speech, eating habits, driving, grief, pain and impermanence. Meditation cultivates mindfulness by training you to develop deep attention to the present moment, allowing the mind to become settled and centered. This practice is closely related to mindfulness, which professor muesse defines as a deliberate way of. Mark william muesse born may 1, 1957 is an american philosopher, theologian, and teacher. Then and now program at rhodes college in memphis, tennessee. Muesse sheds light on this approach to the nature of ultimate reality and explains why it.
A threepart set including the printed course guidebook and two dvds, each containing 6 30minute lectures for a total of 12 lectures. An introduction to meditation audible audiobook original recording mark w. The flow of the book is very odd, its hard trying to pay attention while driving. These 24 detailed lectures teach you the principles and techniques of sitting meditation, the related practice of walking meditation, and the highly beneficial use of meditative awareness in many important activities, including eating and driving. Millard professor of religious studies, director of the asian studies program, and director of the life. An introduction to meditation course guidebook no cd paperback 2011 by professor mark w. By grasping the essential nature of meditation and mindful awareness within the setting of specific, grounded practice, you deepen the power to shape your own mind and experience, to know a wellbeing that is not ruled by circumstances, and to find yourself truly and lastingly at home in the world. An introduction to meditation, professor muesse offers you a rare and extraordinary opportunity. In masters of mindfulness, 11 top researchers and proponents of mindfulness discuss what modern science and contemporary research have revealed about this ancient practice and the many ways in which it can benefit your life.
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