Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation

24 Lectures 1Mindlessness-The Default Setting 2Mindfulness-The Power of Awareness 3Expectations-Relinquishing Preconceptions 4Preparation-Taking Moral Inventory 5Position-Where to Be for Meditation 6Breathing-Finding a Focus for Attention 7Problems-Stepping-Stones to Mindfulness 8Body-Attending to Our Physical Natures 9Mind-Working with Thoughts 10Walking-Mindfulness While Moving 11Consuming-Watching What You Eat 12Driving-Staying Awake at the Wheel 13Insight-Clearing the Mind 14Wisdom-Seeing the World as It Is 15Compassion-Expressing Fundamental Kindness 16Imperfection-Embracing Our Flaws 17Wishing-May All Beings Be Well and Happy 18Generosity-The Joy of Giving 19Speech-Training the Tongue 20Anger-Cooling the Fires of Irritation 21Pain-Embracing Physical Discomfort 22Grief-Learning to Accept Loss 23Finitude-Living in the Face of Death 24Life-Putting It All in Perspective