REL 170e/510e - Meditation Practicum II

Institution:

Naropa University

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Description:

In this class we explore the Mahayana (Great Path) Buddhist teachings on compassion, loving-kindness, emptiness (the non-existence of a separate self) and the interconnectedness of all things. Students are introduced to the meditation practice of tonglen (exchanging oneself for others), and the warrior discipline of lojong (mindtraining)- first introduced in Tibet one thousand years ago, and brought to the West by Naropa's founder, Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This training is very direct and practical rather than philosophical, and emphasizes gentleness and skillful action in our everyday dealings with other people. Prerequisite: REL 160e/500e.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.naropa.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 444-0202

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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