” Buddhist approaches to self-actualization and wisdom will be compared to traditions from Mesopotamia, classical Greece, Christianity, the Renaissance, etc. Coursework includes guided experiential exercises for various traditions. Effects of meditation on mental health, pain, social behavior, aging, memory, and cardiovascular function are also a major focus. The use of meditation in the treatment and prevention of illness is critically reviewed.
” Buddhist approaches to self-actualization and wisdom will be compared to traditions from Mesopotamia, classical Greece, Christianity, the Renaissance, etc. Coursework includes guided experiential exercises for various traditions. Effects of meditation on mental health, pain, social behavior, aging, memory, and cardiovascular function are also a major focus. The use of meditation in the treatment and prevention of illness is critically reviewed.