CLSTHMB010 - Meditation by Design: Meditations in Rice's Great Spaces and Places
Experience the power of presence, place and peace as you meditate amid the beautiful art, architecture and nature of Rice University. Each week, Tibetan meditation expert Alejandro Chaoul will lead a meditation highlighting the great spaces and places of Rice’s campus. With soaring Mediterranean Revival structures, stunning contemporary buildings, an array of engaging public art, natural spaces, and indoor and outdoor sanctuaries designed to foster inspiration and contemplation, this course invites you to find peace in Rice’s urban oasis of calm. Build your meditation practice, learning techniques that may enhance calm and connection. We visit one of Rice’s great spaces and places each week, including architecturally significant buildings, works of public art and (weather permitting) thoughtfully designed natural areas. The class includes a visit from an artist, an architect, a curator or a designer.
Note: Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion if choosing to sit on the floor or ground. Meditation locations are within three-quarters of a mile of the Glasscock School building. 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.
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.
Department of Religion, Rice University; Rice University Chao Center for Asian Studies
Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion if choosing to sit on the floor or ground. Meditation locations are within three-quarters of a mile of the Glasscock School building. 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.