Meditation in Higher Education: The Question of Change, a Current Problem, and Evidence Toward a Solution
Biofeedback 2011 DOI: 10.5298/1081-5937-39.2.06 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 10 |
| Key points | Argues that meditation and contemplative practices can address practical concerns in higher education, proposing a reframing of meditation in the classroom as a solution to societal problems. |
Abstract
This article examines the process of systemic change in the higher education system. An overview of meditation research in the fields of medicine and psychology is presented, and the emerging field of contemplative education is described. New developments in mindfulness research in higher education are also introduced. The author suggests a reframing of meditation in the classroom as a solution to a current societal problem and advocates for the ability of meditation to address some of the practical concerns of education today.