Date of Award
Summer 9-21-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Mindfulness Studies
First Advisor
Melissa Jean
Second Advisor
Andrew Olendzki
Abstract
Contemplative chanting has a long history across a broad cross section of the world’s civilizations. However, with the modern American acceptance and expansion of Eastern-based contemplative practices, chanting has not at present firmly established itself. Within this context, further investigation into the physiological and neurological effects of chanting, the various ritualistic traditions and purported transformational effects of chanting, and the role of chanting within the modern American mindfulness movement is warranted. To this end, a syllabus for graduate level study is developed herein based upon a literature review of the existing English-language discourse, the Lesley University Mindfulness Studies program design, and the author’s own contemplative practice experience.
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Ebinger, Edwin, "Syllabus Development of a Mindful Exploration of Contemplative Chanting Course" (2021). Mindfulness Studies Theses. 54.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/mindfulness_theses/54
