Mindfulness, Meditation, and Happiness
Dr. Kenneth Rose Ph.D. 24 lectures 8 CD's
As a person of faith, you understand the spiritual importance of contemplation, prayer, and reflection. But, if you are like most thoughtful people, your life is full of responsibilities, concerns, and distractions. This introspective course invites you to explore ancient traditions of meditation and mindfulness and their connections to joy and happiness.
In 24 informational and inspiring lectures, this series introduces you to the basic practices of meditation. You'll explore the spiritual roots of mindfulness alongside the burgeoning academic and scientific study of mindfullness in connections with human flourishing. Throuhout Dr. Rose counsels you on how to avail yourself of mindfulness practices en route to cultivating happiness - expousing its proven health benefits and fanning the flames of your spiritual yearning.
Topics
- Happiness: What’s That?
- Feeling Happy vs. Being Happy
- The Happiness Formula and the Hedonic Treadmill
- Is Happiness Really All It’s Made Out to Be?
- Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness Theory
- Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness Theory (Continued)
- Barbara Frederickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory
- Martin Seligman’s Well-Being Theory
- Aristotle on the Good Life
- Aristotle on the Good Life (Continued)
- Inclusive Happiness in Traditional India
- Meditation: The Doorway to Inclusive Happiness
- Med School Goes to the Ashram
- The Benefits of Meditation
- Your Brain on Meditation
- All in Our Brains?
- The Spectrum of Meditation Practices
- Getting Acquainted with Mindfulness: The Stress Response
- Getting Acquainted with Mindfulness: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Practicing The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 1, Mindfulness of the Body and the Breath
- Practicing The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 2, Mindfulness of Feelings and Part 3, Mindfulness of the Consciousness or Mind
- Practicing The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 4, Mindfulness of Mental Contents
- Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation and the Three Trainings in Buddhism
- Being Happy: An Inclusive Theory of Happiness