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MentalPraxis has developed a unique programme of education in (and about) mindfulness, based on MBSR and MBCT but oriented around philosophical inquiry.
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Mindfulness Philosophy & Praxis (MP2)


Interest in mindfulness and meditation can arise from all kinds of other interests and needs.  For some, mindfulness is encountered after being directed to it by a doctor or therapist.  For others, it emerges from an interest in Buddhism or yoga or the martial arts.  But many people are simply curious to discover what all the fuss is about.  MentalPraxis has developed a unique course that engages with mindfulness from the standpoint of seekers trying to make sense of what mindfulness means (either to themselves or to others) and who are keen to experience that meaning for themselves through practice.

Beginning with its first versions in Leiden and The Hague (The Netherlands) in 2013, Mindfulness Philosophy & Praxis (MP2) was the first course of its kind to combine scholarly, philosophical investigations into the concept of mindfulness and practical engagements with the techniques of mindfulness.  The first versions of the course were taught in collaboration with the Hortus Botanicus gardens in Leiden.  MP2 has always run as a not-for-profit and not-for-credit programme for the general public; unlike our Honours Course, MP2 is not a university course.

In order to support learning, Chris Goto-Jones commissioned a series of images from Roxanne van Beek, illustrating various concepts, thoughts, emotions, and mental events associated with mindfulness.

Permeable practice
Cultivating practice
Creating shelter
Being shelter
Flights of fancy
Inside out
Introspection
Flourishing curiosity
Feeling sound
Feeling ears
Breathing with the body
Breathing the body
Nourishing attention
Making contact
The world touches back
The first step
concept: chris goto-jones, art: roxanne van beek
The images used on this site were conceptualized by Chris Goto-Jones for various projects.  The character set (monk, zombie, ninja, hippie, scientist) was illustrated by Siku for the MOOC: Demystifying Mindfulness.  The Ninja Mindfulness and Virtual Ninja images were also illustrated by Siku.  The art for the Zombie Mindfulness project is by Ricardo Bessa.  The Jedi Mindfulness images are by Glen Mullaly.  The Mindfulness Philosophy images were drawn by Roxanne van Beek.  All images are copyright  MentalPraxis 2016 - they can be re-used for non-commercial purposes with proper acknowledgement.
  • Teaching
    • Summary
    • DeMystifying Mindfulness >
      • DeMystifying Mindfulness Meditations
    • Honours Course
    • Mindfulness Philosophy
    • Supervision
  • Research
    • Summary
    • Virtual Ninja Project
    • Zombie Mindfulness
    • Ninja Mindfulness
    • Jedi Mindfulness
  • Clinic
  • Who/Where are we?
    • Director
    • Copyright
  • PRAXIS blog