Mindfulness for Life: Essentials of Buddhist Meditation

Naropa University, a pioneer in the modern mindfulness movement, is now breaking down the walls of its classrooms to offer this introduction to meditation & mindfulness for everyday life with original faculty and master instructor Frank Berliner. This unique course provides insight and clear guidance into what makes a successful meditation practice, and it empowers you to bring mindfulness into everyday life. It’s perfect for beginners and a great refresher for seasoned practitioners, rooted in the 2500-year tradition of Buddhist practice that is the cornerstone of Naropa’s curriculum. Learn and Apply - This course illuminates practical concepts from the Buddhist tradition, includes instruction on posture and breath , with guided meditation sessions and supplemental reading . Through this course, you will learn to: Calm the mind Relieve stress & relax the body Develop compassion for self & others Meet suffering with courage & an open heart Develop penetrating insight & liberating wisdom Understand historic roots of meditation & mindfulness Course teacher Frank Berliner is a Professor of Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University and has taught Buddhist meditation for more than 40 years.

Requirements Students simply need an open heart, an open mind, some curiosity about meditation practice and 25 free minutes.