Meditation and the Classroom by Judith Simmer-Brown
The religious studies scholars who have contributed to this book often teach about meditation, but here they include reflections on how meditation has affected them and their teaching. Until recently, though, even many religious studies professors would find sharing meditation experiences, let alone teaching meditation techniques, a breach of disciplinary and academic protocols. The value of teaching meditation and teaching about meditation is discussed. Ethical issues such as pluralism, respect, qualifications, power and coercion, and avoiding actual or perceived proselytization are also examined. While methods for religious studies are emphasized, the book provides valuable guidance for all those interested in this endeavor.-
The Buddhist World of Southeast Asia
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Wonder in South Asia
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The Sound of Vultures' Wings
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A Hindu Theology of Liberation
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A Buddhist History of the West
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Engaged Jainism
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Counterpoints of Ecstasy
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Ethics for a Small Planet
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Defending the Faith
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The Perfectibility of Human Nature in Eastern and Western Thought
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Religious Conscience, the State, and the Law
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Bede Griffiths
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Praises to a Formless God
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The Meaning of Religious Freedom
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Religious Pluralism and Truth
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Bhakti Religion in North India
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The Integrity of the Yoga Darsana
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Freud on Sublimation
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The Hagiographer and the Avatar
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The South Asian Religious Diaspora in Britain, Canada, and the United States
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Rules and Regulations of Brahmanical Asceticism
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Mappila Muslim Culture
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Make Me a Man!
"…this book is a good beginning point as it brings to the fore the pedagogical issues raised by contemplation in teaching and amply illustrates the variety of meditational practices that can be used in undergraduate instruction" — Teaching Theology and Religion
"This is a landmark collection that incorporates insights, reflections, and recommendations from leading scholars and teachers who have had significant experience in contemplative pedagogy." — Ruben L. F. Habito, author of Healing Breath: Zen for Christians and Buddhists in a Wounded World
"I was inspired by this book. It encouraged me to take risks in the classroom and to take risks as a human being as well. It hits the right balance of setting a larger context and providing helpful information about how practitioners actually accomplish this in the classroom. I have absolutely no doubt that this is the most important book published to date on contemplative pedagogy." — Joseph A. Favazza, Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Religious Studies, Stonehill College
Judith Simmer-Brown is Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University and the author of Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism. Fran Grace is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Redlands and the author of Carry A. Nation: Retelling the Life.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781438437873 |
| ISBN 10 | 1438437870 |
| Title | Meditation and the Classroom |
| Author | Judith Simmer-Brown |
| Series | Suny Series In Religious Studies |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 2011-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 305 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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