Meditation
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Generating compassion for all beings
Analyze the nature of karuna/compassion; guide unscripted meditation practices to generate this quality; and implement...
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Creating without attachment to outcomes
Practice creating art without attachment to specific outcomes by starting projects with open curiosity rather...
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Blending ritual and creativity through contemplative arts
Compare and contrast contemplative arts traditions (ikebana, chado or tea ceremony, calligraphy, kyudo, charya dance)...
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Turning mistakes into creative discoveries
Practice mindful art-making by focusing completely on one activity at a time, noticing when their...
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Making art with all five senses
Explore different art materials through the five senses by touching, smelling, and observing colors and...
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Approaching art with beginner's mind
Cultivate beginner's mind through contemplative art practices by approaching familiar materials with fresh curiosity, questioning...
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Simple ways to sit quietly and breathe
Experience and explore different ways to sit quietly and breathe by practicing simple meditation activities...
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Learning different meditation techniques
Demonstrate multiple meditation techniques including breath awareness, walking meditation, and object focus; practice the seven-point...
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Overview of various techniques to train the mind
Compare and contrast multiple Buddhist meditation techniques (shamatha, vipassana, loving-kindness, walking meditation), analyze how each...