CLSTHMB009 - The Art of Meditation
Experience art like never before through a series of guided meditations led by Tibetan meditation expert Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., held among works from the Rice Public Art collection. See how rewarding an extended encounter with art can be and how much contemplative looking and meditation have in common. Practice the art of meditation, learning techniques that may help promote presence, awareness and connection. Develop foundational techniques for a meditative practice to help navigate stress and deepen your appreciation for the artfulness of everyday life. Weather permitting, we will visit one work in the Rice Public Art collection each week. Artworks are at or within a quarter-mile walk of the Glasscock School building. Includes a special visit from a Moody Center for the Arts curator.
You may also be interested in Dr. Chaoul’s pre-recorded/on-demand course, Breath: Tibetan Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Note: This course is offered for educational purposes only. Please consult with the professional of your choosing if you are seeking specific therapeutic or medical advice. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion if choosing to sit on the floor or ground.
Course Details
Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Mind Body Spirit Institute of the Jung Center. He has spent more than 20 years teaching meditation to people with cancer and other conditions as well as to caregivers and health professionals at MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health. Dr. Chaoul is also adjunct faculty at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. He holds a doctorate from Rice University focusing on Tibetan spiritual traditions and has trained with Tibetan lamas for over 30 years.
On Campus
This course will be delivered on campus / in person. Parking and room information will be sent prior to the class start date.
This course is offered for educational purposes only. Please consult with the professional of your choosing if you are seeking specific therapeutic or medical advice. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion if choosing to sit on the floor or ground.