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Immerse yourself in the peaceful campus nooks, niches and naturescapes most beloved by members of Rice’s community in this unique, place-based meditation course. Dr. Alejandro Chaoul leads a weekly meditation in a favorite location selected by people intimately familiar with our campus, including Rice’s faculty, staff and students. Grow your meditation practice in a beautiful, serene setting and learn techniques that may decrease stress and enhance presence, connection and well-being. 

Note: Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion if choosing to sit on the floor or ground. Meditation locations may be indoors or outdoors (weather permitting). 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. 

This course will be delivered on campus / in person.  Parking and room/location information will be sent prior to the class start date. 

Department of Religion, Rice University; Rice University Chao Center for Asian Studies; Ligmincha Texas Institute for the Tibetan Meditative and Healing Arts

Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion or mat if choosing to sit on the floor or ground. Meditation locations may be indoors or outdoors (weather permitting). 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.

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