Sounds True Presents: Body and Mind are One, Part 1
What you'll learn
- Understand the teachings of the Buddha as they relate to mindfulness
- Know why mindfulness is such an important part of being able to live in the present moment
- Implement a mindfulness meditation and walking meditation practice daily
- Reap the benefits of connecting the mind, body, and emotions
Requirements
- There are no requirements to take this course. All you need is some time to watch or listen to the lectures, complete the exercises, and practice the meditations.
Description
This one-of-a-kind course is taught by Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh, who is accompanied by two of his senior Dharma instructors, Brother Phap Hai and Sister Lang Nghiem.
Throughout this program, you’ll work on broadening your understanding of, as well as your training in, the practice of mindfulness.
As you move through the lectures, exercises, and meditations, you’ll also open yourself up to the wonders and richness of the present moment. In doing so, you’ll unite your body and mind and bring peace throughout your entire being.
Learn How to Practice Mindfulness in Your Daily Life
- Discover Buddhist Teachings on Karma, the Three Jewels, & the Four Noble Truths
- Understand Mindfulness Practice and Its Benefits
- Implement a Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Unite Your Body and Mind While Being Present in Each Moment
This course will teach you about important Buddhist teachings that will allow you to understand what mindfulness is, and how it can benefit your body, mind, and emotions.
In addition to the lectures that dive into Buddhist philosophy and the unique energy of mindfulness, you’ll be asked to commit to two 15-minute meditation sessions each day.
You’ll also access exercises that will allow you to tap into your inner Self. These include questions for reflection, open-ended questions that can help you deepen your experience, and a journal to track your experiences during the course and beyond.
Contents and Overview
You’ll begin this course by generating collective mindfulness by reciting the name of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. This will prepare you for the exploration of the energies of the Buddha.
After learning about mindfulness, concentration, and insight, you’ll discover the concept of co-being. This will set the foundation for other Buddhist philosophies, including the Four Noble Truths, the Three Jewels, and karma.
The third section of the course is focused on mindful walking, so you’ll explore walking meditation to transform your experience and generate the energy of mindfulness.
You’ll also discover the power of sitting and how to generate mindfulness not only within yourself, but also as a part of your community, to transform and heal yourself and others.
Finally, after you’re comfortable with generating the energy of mindfulness in your physical body, you’ll be ready to explore the exercises of mindfulness practice for your mind and emotions.
You’ll understand how positive and negative seeds within you become weaker or stronger with mindfulness.
By the time you complete this course, you’ll have a mindfulness practice that you can use daily to strengthen the connection between your mind and body, and between yourself and others.
You’ll be able to work with your emotions and your mind in a healthy, productive way, and embrace each moment with clarity and peace.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who is interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness
- Anyone who wishes to practice mindfulness to achieve peace and wellbeing inside and out
- Anyone who wants to learn how mindfulness can help you connect with others
- Anyone who wishes to start a meditation practice or who wants to expand their existing practice
Instructors
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
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- 126,900 Students
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Thich Nhat Hanh is a Zen master in the Vietnamese tradition, scholar, poet, and peace activist. He is the founder of the Van Hanh Buddhist University in Saigon and has taught at Columbia University and the Sorbonne. Thich Nhat Hanh is the author of the national bestseller Living Buddha, Living Christ and over 60 other books. He was nominated for the 1967 Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr.