Workshop Syllabus



The Foundations of Mindfulness: Mindfulness Meditation Training

INTRODUCTION

  • An Overview of this Workshop
  • The Physical Setting for your Practice
  • Meditation Postures
  • Mental Attitude and Intention Setting
  • Adopting a Closing Dedication for your Practice

SESSION ONE

  • Introduction to Concentrative Meditation
  • First Guided Concentrative Meditation
  • Dealing with Distractions
  • Second Guided Concentrative Meditation
  • Session One Practice

SESSION TWO

  • Introduction to Session Two
  • Third Guided Concentrative Meditation
  • Fourth Guided Concentrative Meditation
  • Mindfulness in Every Day Life
  • Session Two Practice

SESSION THREE

  • Introduction to Session Three
  • Mindfulness or Insight Meditation - An Overview
  • Instruction for Mindfulness Meditation
  • Mindfulness Meditation Demonstration
  • Becoming a Scientist of Your Mind
  • First Guided Mindfulness Meditation

SESSION FOUR

  • Introduction to Session Four
  • Second Guided Mindfulness Meditation
  • Third Guided Mindfulness Meditation

SESSION FIVE

  • Introduction to Session Five
  • The Priming Exercise
  • A Review of Mindfulness Practices
  • Mindfulness Training and our Perception of Reality
  • First Self-Remembering Practice

SESSION SIX

  • Introduction to Session Six
  • Guided Mindfulness Practice - Bringing it all together

CONCLUSION

  • A Personal History with Charles Tart
  • Farewell and Conclusion