Mindfulness for Life: Essentials of Buddhist Meditation

Naropa University, a pioneer in the modern mindfulness movement, is now breaking down the walls of its classrooms to offer this introduction to meditation & mindfulness for everyday life with original faculty and master instructor Frank Berliner.�

This unique course provides insight and clear guidance into what makes a successful meditation practice,�and it empowers you to bring mindfulness into everyday life. It’s perfect for beginners and a great refresher for seasoned practitioners, rooted in the 2500-year tradition of Buddhist practice that is the cornerstone of Naropa’s curriculum.�

Learn and Apply – This course illuminates practical concepts from the Buddhist tradition, includes instruction on posture and breath, with guided meditation sessions�and supplemental reading.�

Through this course, you will learn to:

• Calm the mind
• Relieve stress & relax the body
• Develop compassion for self & others
• Meet suffering with courage & an open heart
• Develop penetrating insight & liberating wisdom
• Understand historic roots of meditation & mindfulness

Course teacher Frank Berliner is a Professor of Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University and has taught Buddhist meditation for more than 40 years.

Rating Distribution

• 1 stars: 0 votes
• 2 stars: 0 votes
• 3 stars: 2 votes
• 4 stars: 11 votes
• 5 stars: 15 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!