Mark W. Muesse, Ph.D. is the W. J. Millard Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Asian Studies Program at Rhodes College. In conjunction with The Great Courses he has developed a series of twenty-four thirty minute lectures introducing meditation as the foundational technique for fostering mindfulness. In this lecture series he covers the following topics:
Mindlessness—the default setting
Mindfulness—the power of awareness
Expectations—relinquishing preconceptions
Preparation—taking moral inventory
Position—where to be for meditation
Breathing—finding a focus for attention
Problems—stepping-stones to mindfulness
Body—attending to our physical natures
Mind—working with thoughts
Walking—mindfulness while moving
Consuming—watching what you eat
Driving—staying awake at the wheel
Insight—clearing the mind
Wisdom—seeing the world as it is
Compassion—expressing fundamental kindness
Imperfection—embracing our flaws
Wishing—may all beings be well and happy
Generosity—the joy of giving
Speech—training the tongue
Anger—cooling the fires of irritation
Pain—embracing physical discomfort
Grief—learning to accept loss
Finitude—living in the face of death
Life—putting it all in perspective
Again, this lecture series can be purchased through The Great Courses or rented from various libraries.