Cultivation of Mindfulness and Compassion in practice: Brief and intensive experience 2500-EN-PS-EAc-37
Ćwiczenia (CW) Semestr letni 2023/24

Taking part in the inquiry following practices and discussion during more theoretical parts. During discussion student’s knowledge based on bibliography will be assessed. Active participations and readings are required. In addition, on the end of the course I will ask for written reflection regarding students experience and insights.

Day One: Practice of Mindfulness

The structure is similar to the one day meditative retreat

1. Introduction to the day

2. Variety of meditation practices

3. Inquiry into the experience of participants and the insight acquired

4. Short summarizing with discussion and references to the contemplative and contemporary psychology theory and research accounts.

Day Two: Practice of Compassion

The structure is similar to the one day meditative (MSC) retreat

1. Introduction to the day

2. Variety of compassion-based meditation practices

3. Inquiry into the experience of participants and the insight acquired

4. Short summarizing with discussion and references to the contemplative and contemporary psychology theory and research accounts .

5. The summary of the workshop with a discussion and a lecture (power point presentation).

1. Guided meditative practices

2. Inquiry into the experiences during meditation

3. Short presentations

4. Group discussions