RLST 049 PO -Buddhist Meditation

Institution: Pomona

Description: This course offers an in-depth introduction to cross-cultural practices of Buddhist meditation in Asia. It will look at calm-insight and mindfulness practices in Southeast Asia, contemplative and visualization techniques in China, Zen communities of East Asia, mandala visualization in Tibet, and finally, the global “mindfulness” of socially engaged Buddhists, The course will include one weekly lab practicum where students meditate under the instructor’s supervision.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.