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About the Course
Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. Rather than being seen as mystical practices from ancient Buddhism or esoteric philosophy, they are increasingly seen as technologies rooted in evidence from psychology and neuroscience. Mindfulness has become the basis for numerous therapeutic interventions, both as a treatment in healthcare and as a means of enhancing well-being and happiness. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience. Mindfulness is big business.
But, what actually is mindfulness? Is it really good for you? Can anyone learn it? How can you recognize charlatans? Would you want to live in a mindful society, and would it smell like sandalwood? What does it feel like to be mindful? Are you mindful already, and how would you know?
Evolving from the popular Honours Academy course at Leiden University, this innovative course combines conventional scholarly inquiry from multiple disciplines (ranging from psychology, through philosophy, to politics) with experiential learning (including specially designed ‘meditation labs,’ in which you’ll get chance to practice and analyze mindfulness on yourself). In the end, the course aims to provide a responsible, comprehensive, and inclusive education about (and in) mindfulness as a contemporary phenomenon.
During the production of this course, we have been supported by Willem Kuyken, Director of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, and Stephen Batchelor, co-founder of Bodhi College. And we gratefully acknowledge the contributions made by Mark Williams, co-developer of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Rebecca Crane, Director of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at the University of Bangor. We have recently added expert advice from Dawn Scott (Spirit Rock & Barre Centre for Buddhist Studies), Sydney Spears (University of Kansa), Elisabeth Stanley (Georgetown University), Susan Woods (Centre for Mindfulness Studies), Patricia Rockman (University of Toronto) and Jeff Corntassel (University of Victoria).
"A deep and profound dive into the ethical, social, psychological, and philosophical implications of modern-day mindfulness practice. The course is not for the faint of heart, perhaps, but it is also full of practical, guided exercises for the uninitiated! Thank you for redefining my relationship to Mindfulness in a completely new and thought-provoking way" 28 april 2021
"The course enabled me to explore the mindfulness construct at its deeper lever from philosophical, psychological and political lenses. The mindfulness labs were very useful in practicing the skills of being mindful." 23 nov 2018
"i took this course after a period of time when I was trying to practice mindfulness and meditation, but with doubtful success. The course answered many questions to me, and I needed that to keep me motivated. It really helped me understand the origins and, more importantly, benefits of mindfulness practice and made me persist in my attempts. I'm really glad I took the course, I find it interesting, well taught and very useful for all those seeking deeper explanation in why trying mindfulness." 9 Oct 2018
"I have taken other courses in other online platforms. However, this has been one of the best courses I have found online." 3 Oct 2018
"I really like the invitation to us, the learners, to rethink our preconceptions and beliefs, and then make our own judgement about mindfulness. The overall tone was very friendly and open, resources very useful." 12 Dec 2017
Top reviews
Jul 20, 2020
A course that will open your mind and heart. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much about Mindfulness and how I want to incorporate it into my daily life, relationships and personality. Thank you!
Feb 2, 2020
It is such a useful and practical course. The contents, discussions, assignments and quizzes are extremely insightful. I truly enjoyed the course and awaiting a second phase of the course in future.
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By Mary w
•Nov 13, 2020
Vvery good course
By Prathama G C
•Sep 25, 2020
Sincere, engaging
By Ven
•Feb 12, 2020
Excellent course!
By Carolina
•Nov 17, 2017
Very nice course.
By Balu R
•Mar 28, 2017
Fantastic course!
By Silvia B
•Feb 2, 2020
Vety good course
By Carlos M G d l T
•Jun 1, 2017
Excelent course!
By rslater
•Sep 6, 2021
Very worthwhile
By Krishnakumari N
•Sep 19, 2020
The best eveer!
By Rohit R
•Jan 1, 2018
Just wonderful!
By Lee L
•Nov 28, 2017
Opened my mind.
By Romed B
•Jun 14, 2017
Perfect for me.
By Sebastiaan R
•May 28, 2017
Very very good!
By Robert S W
•Mar 25, 2021
Solid content.
By Siphumelelise N
•Jun 15, 2020
Amazing Course
By Doha A
•Oct 18, 2017
v. recommended
By MD A R A
•Aug 1, 2020
Excellent !!!
By Luke S
•Mar 24, 2018
Great course!
By LEBRİZ D
•Aug 15, 2020
Recommend to
By Fabio P C
•Nov 2, 2016
great course
By SENALI W
•Jun 8, 2020
Excellent !
By Erika M
•Feb 3, 2019
I love it!
By Gabriela B
•Jun 12, 2017
Amazing!!!
By B N
•Feb 5, 2021
Excellent
By Paloma C M
•May 17, 2020
wonderful
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