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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews religious studies as an academic discipline with a special emphasis on applying religious studies methodology to religious traditions and phenomena encountered in their major study. Special emphasis is placed on written and oral expression, integrative understanding and the relationship between religious traditions and the personal spiritual understanding / journey. The principal that both outer and inner knowledge contributes to one's path, which was introduced at the beginning of the student's journey, will be brought to fruition. The particular focus of the second half of the class is the final preparation and presentation of the senior project.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The Shambhala tradition, taught by Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche, is a secular path of spiritual training. Students learn sitting meditation and study the principles of Shambhala Warriorship, which involves developing personal courage and social responsibility. The class combines meditation, writing and a variety of exercises to give direct experience of mindfulness and our own senses. The connection between the arts and meditation is also explored and would be of interest to anyone exploring their own creative process. A slogan of the class is notice what you notice (a phrase Allen Ginsberg coined).
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3.00 Credits
The first third of the form is introduced. The philosophy and theory of t'ai-chi ch'uan is discussed. The basic principles of relaxation, body-upright, movement initiated from the center or "tan tien," separation of yin and yang and developing a soft and sensitive hand are emphasized
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3.00 Credits
We begin with centering ourselves and bringing that awareness to the situation of "conflict." We simultaneously practice the kata of clean powerful attacks and harmonious defense responses, and ukemi, the art of falling. We emphasize extending energy and transforming the encounter to one of excitement and harmony. Bokken-aikido sword-is introduced. We establish links to the aikido lineage and training communities. We support our embodied experience by reading and reporting on texts of aikido history, philosophy and technique. We study other contemporary sensei through video and visits to seminars. We journal our practice and write reflection papers.
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3.00 Credits
Singing, first of sixty-four traditional Indian arts, is an ancient system of yoga. Students learn to sing OM; chants that consist of naming and manifesting god; svaras-seven goddess tones, the notes from which all traditional scales are derived; ragas-crystals of pure sound. We study sonic transformation, or the means of transforming consciousness and awareness using sound, such a s Shabda Brahma [word is god] , Nada Brahma [sound is god], etc. All students play the tambura, a stringed drone instrument.
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3.00 Credits
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, stemming from a love of nature and a delight in developing the elegance and creativity of being human. Ikebana is also called "Kado, the way of flowers" because it is a contemplative practice (a "dharma art") as well as an art form. We study the classical and improvisational forms of the Sogetsu school. Ikebana teaches you that everyone has the gentleness and courage of artistic talent. Materials fee
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2.00 Credits
Starting with sitting meditation, the experience of sitting and breathing in a stationary position is explored. The class progresses to yoga and an experience of intimate body awareness while moving and while still. T'ai-chi ch'uan follows, giving the student basic principles of how the body/mind moves in the world. Aikido explores principles of how one person moves and interacts with another. Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) examines principles of how one relates to an object in space. This course is designed so students can experience the essence of these contemplative practices.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the vast tradition of yoga. Students gain both an understanding of yoga in its historical and social context and an experience of its methods, which constitute an in-depth exploration of breath, movement and consciousness. Students engage with the practices of asana (postures designed to generate sensate awareness, alignment, strength and ease), pranayama (breath awareness and control) and dharana (meditation practices).
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3.00 Credits
The first third of the form is corrected. The second third of the form is taught. While continuing to work on the basic principles, the concepts of becoming more relaxed, soft and open in the body and mind are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This class continues to build directly on the basic aikido teachings and philosophy to create greater centered and calm response to conflict in a martial encounter or in our everyday, personal lives. Relaxed, nonaggressive learning is emphasized. Stamina and attention are developed. We support our embodied experience by reading and reporting on texts of aikido history, philosophy and technique. We study the practice and ideas of other contemporary sensei on video and visits to seminars. We write papers and journals to enhance our mental reflection and insight on the complexity of our training experience.
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