Essays about: "Meditation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 79 essays containing the word Meditation.

  1. 16. Taking the Buddha out of Buddhism: A literature study on the concept of mindfulness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Sebastian Carlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mindfulness; meditation; literature study; Symbolism; Social Anthropology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper was aimed at synthesising a comprehensive understanding of the sometimes opposing conceptualisations and practical applications of mindfulness in Western societies. Mindfulness is a part of a meditation practice derived from ancient Buddhist doctrine, in the form of the Pāli word sati. READ MORE

  3. 17. Med kroppen som verktyg : en undersökning av människans förståelse av landskapet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Maria Sofia Radeborg; [2022]
    Keywords : förkroppsligad kunskap; subjektivt erfarande; subjektiva upplevelser; kroppsliga förnimmelser; sinnesintryck; lärandeprocesser; kunskapssyn; kunskapstradition; meditation; platsmeditation; närvaro; inventeringsmetod;

    Abstract : I mitt arbete har jag undersökt förkroppsligad kunskap. Jag har utforskat kopplingen mellan kunskap och kropp samt på vilket sätt subjektivt erfarande kan vara värdefullt vid kunskapsinhämtning- och förståelse kring landskapet. READ MORE

  4. 18. Ritual Dissent : A compositional approach to trees, cycles and rituals

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

    Author : Elena Perales Andreu; [2022]
    Keywords : composing; komponering;

    Abstract : Rituals are part of the communities in which we grow up. They help to shape our identities and determine how we live in society. This generates a collective nexus that allows us to thrive on an individual level, as well as to establish ourselves as social animals. READ MORE

  5. 19. Calm in chaos: a systematic review of the impact of mindfulness meditation on mental health during the covid-19 pandemic

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Mathilda Jagendal; [2022]
    Keywords : mindfulness meditation; mindfulness intervention; covid-19 pandemic; mental health; mental well-being;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic left no one unaffected as it spread across the world and changed the lives of billions of people. The pandemic has not only resulted in physical sickness and death, but also increased mental health issues due to fear, uncertainty, and social isolation. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress Measured by Heart Rate Variability: A Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Andreas Backlund; [2022]
    Keywords : stress; mindfulness meditation; mindfulness-based interventions; heart rate variability;

    Abstract : Stress is a global health issue and effective stress management techniques are much needed. Mindfulness meditation in the form of mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be effective interventions for self-reported stress reduction. READ MORE