Is meditation a common practice in your assigned country?
Research meditation in your assigned country (see country list under “List of Countries and Student Assignments” in the “Module 2” folder) and answer the following questions based on the information found.
1. Is meditation a common practice in your assigned country?
a. If so, discuss how it affects peoples’ daily lives and interactions (i.e., is it tied to religion, self-care, work-based programs/incentives, etc.).
b. If not, find a similar practice found in that country (i.e., “quiet hours,” reflection, designated rest days, etc.). Describe this practice.
2. Refer to the textbook section on meditation starting on p. 221- what would you say the overall purpose or goal is for the type(s) of meditation you found in your country? (Note: the textbook and e-book pages do not line up. While in the e-book, the actual page numbers will be indicated on the right hand on the screen within the text of the chapters)
Response Post (due Sunday, June 1, by 11:59 PM):
For your response post, reply to a classmate’s initial post whose research on their assigned country was similar to your research, OR select a classmate whose research on their assigned country was different from your research, and answer the following questions
If you selected a similar country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:
1. What similarities do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.
2. Why do you think these two specific countries are similar in this way?
3. Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are similar cultures. Explain what about these two cultures might explain these similarities
4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.
5. You may follow these guidelines on Progressive Relaxation (opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with: Calm Challenge (opens in a new window).
6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?
*OR*
If you selected a different country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:
1. What differences do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.
2. Why do you think these two specific countries are different in this way?
3. Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are different cultures. Explain what about these two different cultures might explain these differences
4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.
5. You may follow these guidelines on Progressive Relaxation (opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with: Calm Challenge (opens in a new window).
6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?
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