| Description |
4 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 197 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm) |
| Series |
The great courses. Better living (Health & wellness) |
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Great courses (DVD). Better living.
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
Course guidebook includes lecture notes, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography (pages 190-196). |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Performer |
Lecturer: Professor Mark W. Muesse, Rhodes College. |
| Contents |
Disc 1: 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 -- Disc 2: Problems: stepping-stones to mindfulness -- 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 -- Disc 3: 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 -- Disc 4: 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. |
| Summary |
This course is a practical guide to developing the skill of mindfulness and applying it to every aspect of daily life. |
| Subject |
Meditation -- Videodiscs.
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Mind and body -- Videodiscs.
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Spirituality -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
DVD-Video discs.
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Educational films.
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Filmed lectures.
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| Added Author |
Muesse, Mark W. (Mark William), 1957-
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Teaching Company.
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| Added Title |
Introduction to meditation |
| ISBN |
9781598037920 |
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1598037927 |
| Music No. |
1933 Teaching Company |
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