Meditation is a simple and practical activity that can enrich our lives and work in innumerable ways. It allows us to connect more deeply to ourselves and others and to the environment. In this book, John P. Miller, an expert in the field of holistic education, looks at mediation and how it can be integrated into one's work and daily life.
Twenty years after it was first published, Miller's book remains one of the best guides to applying contemplative practice, covering a variety of theoretical, empirical, historical, and cross-cultural approaches. For this new edition, Miller has updated the text to reflect the growth of the mindfulness movement, new research into the brain, and his years of experience teaching and practising contemplation in teacher education.
Whether one is interested in exploring how meditation can be used in the classroom or the workplace, or simply seeking to integrate it into one's personal life, The Contemplative Practitioner is the perfect companion.
Table of Contents:
Foreward by Mirabai Bush
1. The Contemplative Practitioner
2. Reflection and Contemplation
3. Contemplative Practices
4. Contemplatives and their Practices
5. The Invisible World
6. The Mindfulness Movement
7. What I have Learned/Jack’s Journey
8. Bibliography
About the Author :
John P. Miller is a professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the University of Toronto.
Review :
‘I would recommend it as an excellent introductory text to those interested in introducing contemplative practice to their own lives or those currently teaching mindfulness in schools or higher education.’
- Ruth Roberts (International Journal of Children’s Spirituality vol 20:01:2015)
