Preface:

The contemporary world has become very familiar with the popular idea of “meditation” and “mindfulness.” What is less familiar are the multiple traditions, some ancient and some modern, that inform what some term as today’s “contemplative sciences.” While meditation in some form has been a global practice, this class specifically explored the early roots of meditation in Asian cultures. We became familiar with the theories that inform meditation in Asia, learned and practiced specific techniques, traced their influences across time and across the world, and finally located their presence today in the modern world. We also explored how they have become, or may become, part of broader conversations and movements that address social justice, intercultural communication, sustainability, artistic expression, cognitive science, and general wellness.

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