Seminars for the group study of topics not covered by regularly scheduled courses. Topics may vary from semester to semester.

Meditation, which comes in many forms, can help us to develop qualities such as patience, concentration, insight, and compassion. Ultimately, it can support us in living more fulfilling lives and bringing greater benefit to those around us. Modern scientific research has demonstrated that meditation can increase life satisfaction, slow cellular aging, bolster the immune system, strengthen attentional ability, improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, increase kindness and helping behaviors, combat chronic pain, and encourage healthy patterns of sleep. In this course, we will bring together scholarly inquiry with applied practice—dealing both with the scientific study of brain and mind, and with the direct observation of subjective mental experience. We will build community through shared practice and exploration. Prerequisites: No courses or previous experience required—only an open mind. This class will maintain a secular perspective, and people of all religious affiliations (or lack thereof) are completely welcome.

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