Mindfulness for Life: Essentials of Buddhist Meditation

Naropa University, a pioneer in the modern mindfulness movement, is now breaking down the walls of its classrooms to offer this introduction to meditation & mindfulness for everyday life with original faculty and master instructor Frank Berliner. This unique course provides insight and clear guidance into what makes a successful meditation practice, and it empowers you to bring mindfulness into everyday life. It's perfect for beginners and a great refresher for seasoned practitioners, rooted in the 2500-year tradition of Buddhist practice that is the cornerstone of Naropa's curriculum.

Learn and Apply - This course illuminates practical concepts from the Buddhist tradition, includes instruction on posture and breath, with guided meditation sessions and supplemental reading. Through this course, you will learn to: Calm the mind Relieve stress & relax the body Develop compassion for self & others Meet suffering with courage & an open heart Develop penetrating insight & liberating wisdom Understand historic roots of meditation & mindfulness Course teacher Frank Berliner is a Professor of Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University and has taught Buddhist meditation for more than 40 years.