Course Summary
Learn the Science of Meditation and gain insights into how meditation can impact your brain and body. Explore the latest research on the benefits of meditation and how it can help you develop a more positive outlook on life.Key Learning Points
- Discover the scientific principles behind meditation
- Understand the benefits of meditation on the brain and body
- Learn how to integrate meditation into your daily routine
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a regular meditation practice
- Understand the scientific principles behind meditation
- Experience the physical and mental benefits of meditation
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Open-mindedness and willingness to practice regularly
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- The Science of Well-Being
- Introduction to Psychology
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Eckhart Tolle
- Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Related Books
Description
The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars to critically examine both the meditative practice and Buddhist ideas about the human mind. A number of scientists and philosophers have taken up this challenge. There have been brain scans of meditators and philosophical examinations of Buddhist doctrines. There have even been discussions of Darwin and the Buddha: Do early Buddhist descriptions of the mind, and of the human condition, make particular sense in light of evolutionary psychology?
Outline
- The Buddhist Diagnosis
- Introduction: Religious Buddhism and ‘Secular’ Buddhism
- Feelings and Illusions
- The First Two Noble Truths
- Evolutionary Psychology and the First Two Noble Truths
- Office Hours 1
- The Basics
- Course Overview
- About the Instructor
- Contact us
- Resources for Week 1
- The Buddhist Prescription
- The Eightfold Path
- Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation and the Brain
- Can Our Feelings Be Trusted?
- Office Hours 2
- Resources for Week 2
- Does Your Self Exist?
- The Buddha’s Discourse on the Not-Self
- What Did The Buddha Mean?
- Modern Psychology and the Self
- Office Hours 3
- Resources for Week 3
- Guidelines for Grading Assignments
- A New Model of the Mind
- Delusions about Ourselves
- What Mental Modules Aren’t
- What Mental Modules Are
- Office Hours 4
- Resources for Week 4
- Mental Modules and Meditation
- Choosing ‘Selves’ Through Meditation
- ‘Self’ Control
- The Experience of Not-self
- Office Hours 5
- Resources for Week 5
- What is Enlightenment?
- Not-Self as Interconnection
- Essentialism and Emptiness
- Buddhist and Darwinian Enlightenment
- A Naturalistic Religion?
- Office Hours 6
- Extra Office Hours 1
- Extra Office Hours 2
- Extra Office Hours 3
- Resources for Week 6
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the Science of Meditation with Coursera. Users have shared positive reviews about the course's depth, breadth, and practicality. They appreciated how the course taught them to cultivate mindfulness, inner peace, and improve their overall wellbeing.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Users appreciated the practicality of the course as it taught them to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.Pros from User Reviews
- The course offers a comprehensive understanding of meditation and its benefits
- The course is easy to follow and includes practical exercises
- Instructors are knowledgeable and provide valuable insights
- The course offers a scientific approach to meditation
- The course is flexible and can be taken at your own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Some users felt the course lacked depth in certain areas
- Some users struggled with the length of the course
- Some users found the course to be repetitive
- Some users felt the course did not offer enough guided meditations
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