Introducing Contemplative Studies
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 111915670X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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The author also discusses contemplative pedagogy, an experiential approach to teaching and learning informed by and expressed as contemplative practice. This is a major introduction to a fast emerging interdisciplinary field that will be invaluable to those interested in the area.The only comprehensive introduction to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of Contemplative StudiesWritten by a distinguished leader in the Contemplative Studies movement who is founding Co-Chair of the Contemplative Studies Group of the American Academy of ReligionInformed by ten years of research and practice, the book explores the field's varied approaches and expressionsOffers critical reviews of trends which
He has published widely on contemplative practice both in Daoist contexts and from a comparative perspective, including the recent Contemplative Literature: A Comparative Sourcebook on Meditation and Contemplative Prayer and Taming the Wild Horse: An Annotated Translation and Study of the Daoist Horse Taming Pictures.. He is also founding Co-chair of the Contemplative Studies Group of the American Academy of Religion. Louis Komjathy, PhD
The first book-length introduction to an exciting new interdisciplinary field--written by an internationally recognized leader of the Contemplative Studies movement This is the first book-length introduction to a growing and influential interdisciplinary field focused on contemplative practice, contemplative experience, and contemplative pedagogy. The author also discusses contemplative pedagogy, an experiential approach to teaching and learning informed by and expressed as contemplative practice. Written by an internationally recognized leader in the area, Introducing Contemplative Studies seeks to provide readers with a deep and practical understanding of the nature and purpose of the field while encouraging them to find a place of their own in an increasingly widespread movement. At once comprehensive overview, critical reflection, and visionary proposal, the book explores the central approaches and issues in Contemplative Studies, tackles questions and problems that sometimes go unaddressed, and identifies promising new developments. This is a major introduction to a fast emerging interdisciplinary field that will be invaluable to those interested in the area.The only comprehensive introduction to the emerging, interdisciplinary field of Contemplative StudiesWritten by a distinguished leader in the Contemplative Studies movement who is founding Co-Chair of the Contemplative Studies Group of the American Acad