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PSY 490/590 Mindfulness Meditation and Japan

Status - Closed

College:   Arts and Sciences
Department:   Psychology
Faculty Director:   Dr. Jean Kristeller
Co-leader:   Dr. Kevin Jordan
Travel Dates:   16 - 26 May, 2019
Program Title:   Mindfulness Meditation and Japan: Psychology and Culture
Enroll in:   PSY 490/590 Mindfulness Meditation and Japan - Spring 2019
Location:   Japan
Estimated Cost per Student:   $3,700 
Program Description:   This trip to Kyoto and nearby areas will be part of a summer school course, Mindfulness Meditation and Japan: Psychology and Culture. You will stay at a Japanese Zen Temple, experience teachings from a Japanese Zen monk, and explore the culture and sights of Kyoto, the historic temples of Nara, the beauty of nearby mountain villages and seaside ports, and the urban experience of Osaka. The course provides an appreciation for the interconnectedness of traditional and modern Japanese culture.