Mindfulness, Meditation, and Happiness

What is mindfulness, and how does meditation work? Modern life is full of responsibilities, concerns, and distractions. This introspective course invites you to press pause and explore ancient traditions of meditation and mindfulness and their connections to joy and happiness. In Mindfulness, Meditation, and Happiness, Professor Kenneth Rose (Ph.D., Harvard University) introduces you to the fundamental practices of meditation. In 24 informative and inspiring audio lectures, you’ll explore the spiritual roots of mindfulness. Along the way, you will consider the burgeoning academic and scientific study of mindfulness in connection to human flourishing. The recipient of several teaching awards and fellowships, Dr. Rose counsels you on how to avail yourself of mindfulness practices en route to cultivating happiness. Dr. Rose calls the ancient practice of mindfulness meditation “a magic bullet that brings waves of happiness flooding into our everyday lives by helping us turn unhelpful thought patterns and habits into positive responses.” New research on meditation and mindfulness finds that their benefits to you are manifold. Happiness has proven benefits: – Curtailing procrastination; – Defeating addictions; – Decreasing sensitivity to pain; – Reducing stress; and – Increasing your ability to learn. A leading scholar in the field of interreligious theology, Dr. Rose strikes the perfect balance between esteeming scientific inquiry and fanning the flames of spiritual yearning.