Course: Basics of Meditation

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Course title Basics of Meditation
Course code PCH/DZM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kupka Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theoretical introduction to meditation practice, demonstration and practice of meditation position. Practical training in Zen meditation practice, mindfulness and insight meditation. Practicing Metta meditation + tasting of other guided meditation. Discussion and sharing, tips on home practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Homework for Teaching - 2 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Practical training of meditation, personal experience in meditation. The use at coping anxiety and stress, development of peace, will, self-control, self-knowledge, mindfulness and insight, cultivation of mind. Connections with existentially - analytical approach in psychology.
Getting a basis for own meditation practice, its use for self-cultivation and better management of life.
Prerequisites
Own deeper interest in self-knowledge, willingness to grow, studying psychology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Theoretical introduction to meditation practice, demonstration and practice of meditation position. Practical training in Zen meditation practice, mindfulness and insight meditation. Practicing Metta meditation + tasting of other guided meditation. Discussion and sharing, tips on home practice. Periodic attendance, comfortable clothes, activity in the discussion. Reading recommended literature, home meditation practice. Essay on the basis of recommended literature and own meditation practice.
Recommended literature
  • Frýba, M.:. Buddhova meditace všímavosti a vhledu. .
  • Frýba, M.:. Umění žít šťastně. .
  • I. D. Yalom. (2006). Existenciální psychoterapie. Praha.


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