Mindfulness and Well-being: Peace in, Peace Out
The purpose of this course is to introduce mindfulness as a robust tool for spiritual development. Highlighting its rich traditional roots, the course explores the capacity of mindfulness to expand understanding about the nature of human consciousness and facilitate certain transcendent emotional experiences, including awe, wonder and flow.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 26 hours
- Course by Rice University
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The purpose of this course is to introduce mindfulness as a robust tool for spiritual development. Highlighting its rich traditional roots, the course explores the capacity of mindfulness to expand understanding about the nature of human consciousness and facilitate certain transcendent emotional experiences, including awe, wonder and flow. Designed for practical application, the course includes a variety of meditations, reflective exercises and activities to help make the material personally meaningful and is the culmination of a specialization created to promote holistic well-being through the practice of mindfulness.Modules
Welcome to the Course!
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2
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3
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
2
Videos
- Meet the Professor
- Course Introduction
3
Readings
- Course Information and Keys to Success
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
Universal Truths
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Videos
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1
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
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Discussions
- The Beautiful Side of Impermanence
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Videos
- Intro: Mindfulness as a Path to Spiritual Awakening
- Four Noble Truths
- Three Marks of Existence
- We Are All Stardust
- Wrapping Up Week One!
Weekly Mindfulness Experiences: Universal Truths
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Weekly Introspection: Self-Reflection on Religion and Spirituality
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Discussions
- Practicing Gratitude
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Readings
- Fun Stuff to Try This Week!
- Weekly Quest: Practicing Gratitude
Meditations and Resources: Universal Truths
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Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Accountability Quiz
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Discussions
- Get over here, Huggy Bear!!
- Share Resources, Week 1
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Videos
- Tangerine Meditation
- Body Scan
- Awareness of Breath & Body
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Readings
- Hugging Meditation
- The Four Noble Truths
Nature, Spirituality and Mindfulness
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1
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- Week 2 Quiz
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Discussions
- Invitation to Dazzle!
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- Intro: Big, Full Life
- Get "Out "to Go "In"
- Life is Awesome!
- Rediscovering Playfulness
- Wrapping Up Week Two!
Weekly Mindfulness Experiences: Nature, Spirituality and Mindfulness
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Readings
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Discussion
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Weekly Introspection: Writing a Play Manifesto!
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Discussions
- Connecting with Nature
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Readings
- Fun Stuff to Try This Week!
- Weekly Quest: Connecting with Nature
Meditations and Resources: Nature, Spirituality and Mindfulness
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Videos
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5
Readings
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2
Discussion
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- Accountability Quiz
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Discussions
- Nature does not hurry...
- Share Resources, Week 2
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Videos
- Body Scan
- Awareness of Breath & Body
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Readings
- Finding Sanctuary in Nature
- Communing with Nature
- Meditating with Sound
- Walking in Nature Meditation
- White Paper on Awe
Let Peace Flow
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- Week 3 Quiz
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Discussions
- Talking 'bout a Revolution...
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- Intro: Living the Path
- Be the Change...
- Dancing in the Moment
- Engaged Mindfulness
- Wrapping Up Week 3!
Weekly Mindfulness Experiences: Let Peace Flow
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Discussion
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Weekly Introspection: Discover a New Non-Profit
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Discussions
- Pay It Forward
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Readings
- Fun Stuff to Try This Week!
- Weekly Quest: Practice Kindness
Meditations and Resources: Let Peace Flow
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Discussion
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- Accountability Quiz
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Discussions
- Use Poison as Medicine...
- Share Resources, Week 3
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Videos
- Working with Thoughts Meditation
- Compassion Practice: R.A.I.N.
- Compassion Practice: Tonglen Meditation
- Loving-Kindness Meditation
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- Directions for R.A.I.N. (Read me first!)
- Kindness Fact Sheet
Walking the Mindful Path
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Assignment
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- How Well Do You Know Seth?
- How Well Do You Know Brooke?
- How Well Do You Know Claire?
- Week 4 Quiz
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Discussions
- Now THAT Was Some Great Advice!
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Videos
- Interview with Beginning Practitioner, Seth
- Interview with Intermediate Practitioner, Brooke
- Interview with Advanced Practitioner, Claire
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- Walking the Mindful Path
- Introducing Seth!
- Introducing Brooke!
- Introducing Claire!
Weekly Mindfulness Experiences: Walking the Mindful Path
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Discussion
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Weekly Introspection: Connecting in Conversation
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Discussions
- Tips and Takeaways
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Readings
- Fun Stuff to Try This Week!
- Weekly Quest: Letter to Your Future Self
Meditations and Resources
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Discussion
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- Accountability Quiz
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Discussions
- Share Resources, Week 4
Congratulations!
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- Course Conclusion
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Discover "Mindfulness and Well-being: Peace in, Peace Out," a foundational Coursera course in Personal Development focused on spiritual growth through mindfulness. Led by expert instructors, it blends traditional roots with practical applications, offering meditations, reflective exercises, and activities. Perfect for beginners, this 1560-minute course aims to enhance holistic well-being and transcendent emotional experiences. Subscription options available. Ideal for those seeking personal growth and inner peace.
Dr. Elizabeth Slator