ENVI 300U - Meditation As Environ'l Study

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

An experiential course in mindful awareness practice. Meditation practice both inspires and is inspired by our relationships to the natural environment. The practice of meditation has much in common with appreciation of and advocacy for the natural environment. In class meditation instruction, practice, and discussion will focus on the relationships between various meditative experiences and issues of the natural environment, supplemented by weekly readings from the likes of Abbey, Thoreau, Stegner, Berry, Meloy, and others. Sitting, walking, mantra, visualization, and other meditation tactics will be covered. Students will be responsible for written reflection about both their own practice and assigned course reading.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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