Displaying 1 of 1 2011 Format: Book + DVD, DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials, Book Title: Practicing mindfulness : an introduction to meditation. Publisher, Date: Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Co., 2011. ©2011 Description: 4 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 196 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm). Summary: This course is a practical guide to developing the skill of mindfulness and applying it to every aspect of daily life. Series: The great courses. Better living (Health & wellness) Great courses (DVD). Better living. Subjects: Meditation. Mind and body. Spirituality. Awareness. Ānāpānasmr̥ti. Genre: DVDs. Lectures. Educational films. Instructional films. Nonfiction films. Other Author: Muesse, Mark W. (Mark William), 1957- Teaching Company. Notes: "Course no. 1933." Course guidebook includes lecture notes, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography (p. 190-196). Lecturer: Professor Mark W. Muesse, Rhodes College. DVD. Contents: 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 -- 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 -- 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. ISBN: 9781598037920 1598037927 9781598037937 1598037935 9781490652566 1490652566 Publisher or Distributor Number: 1933 Other Number: 770069327 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 315666 Call Number: Great Courses 158.12 Pra Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1