This course about the study of the mind and its habits, offered by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, dives deep into the discipline of meditation and its effects on the workings of the mind. Curated by Duck-Joo Lee, the Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life certification by Coursera provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of the philosophies related to the mind such as ‘self-reflection’, ‘concept of reality’, ‘health and mind’, ‘positive mindset’ and ‘controlling the mind’.
This course encourages the learner to practise self-reflection as a method of meditation within the various domains of life such as school, at the workplace, in relationships, and whilst dealing with compelling emotions and temptations. Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life certification course guides the learner through video lectures and plenty of readings along with quizzes, and at the end of the course, certification by KAIST is also provided.
Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life certification fees amount to Rs. 2435. The course can be audited for free but for certification, fees are required.
Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life fee structure
Course Name
Fee
Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life
Rs. 2435
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying details of Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life
Learners of Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life training ought to achieve an 80% score or higher in all of the graded quizzes for certification.
What you will learn
Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life classes will teach learners to:
Discover the meaning and core principles of the mind and its profound impact on thoughts and actions.
Master the art of discerning the true mind of inner-self, while freeing oneself from the deceptive influence of possession.
Experience the wide-ranging benefits of meditation, including enhanced happiness, success, leadership, and overall well-being.
Integrate meditation seamlessly into daily life, overcoming obstacles that hinder learning and personal growth.
This course is for anyone who wants to know themselves better, find their true purpose and meaning in life, and achieve their goals by practising meditation and self-reflection. It is suitable for beginners who have no prior experience with meditation, as well as for those who want to deepen their understanding of the mind. For example, Clinical Psychologists and Teachers.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
Introduction
What is the goal of your life?
Draw my life graph
Human completion
Ultimate Purpose of Human Completion
Week 1- Self Reflection Meditation Session
Readings
Before the course starts
Opinions from previous on-line meditation learners
Literature on Self-reflection
Self Leadership
Self Reflection and World Peace.
Lecture slides for week 1
Quiz
Quiz for Week 1
Discussion Prompts
Check your 'self-understanding index'
Joining a study group discussing on 'meditation'
Videos
Inner power recovered through self-reflection: Interview with an scholar in education
How much do I know my self
Exercise of self-reflection
Practice of self-reflection through relationships
Practice of self-reflection through myself
Practice of self-reflection through emotions of love and hatred
Practice of self-reflection through worries
Practice of self-reflection through response
Your current state & Future you want
Reading
Lecture material for week 2
Quiz
Quiz for Week 2
Videos
My mind world
Human recognition observed by philosophers
Human recognition observed by neuroscientists
Interview with a neuroscientist
Human illusion
Principle of mind formation
Human mind & Original mind
Understanding the reasons why we can't live with free will
Reading
Lecture material for week 3
Quiz
Quiz for Week 3
Videos
Do you want to change yourself? (1)
Do you want to change yourself? (2)
Methodology of mind cleansing
Your will for change
Repetition of self-reflection - Pride
Repetition of self-reflection - Human relationships
Repetition of self-reflection - Love
Real potential and positive mind
Reading
Lecture material for week 4
Quiz
Quiz for Week 4
Videos
Self-reflection in ordinary life
Stress is the impetus for growth
Case study on overcoming the self
Mind gravity
Health-mind relationship
Brain wave changes
Meaning of self-reflection and mind cleansing life
Reading
Lecture material for week 5
Quiz
Quiz for Week 5
Videos
Importance of self-reflection; meditation expert's view
Practice of subtraction chronologically
Meaning of self-reflection in social aspects through subtraction on relationships
Meaning of self-reflection in social aspects through subtraction on communication
People at school practicing self-reflection continuously
People at the office practicing self-reflection continuously
Starting point of peaceful life with wisdom
Reading
Lecture material for week 6
Quiz
Quiz for Week 6
Discussion Prompts
Check your 'self-understanding index' again
Evaluation process
While going through the Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life certification syllabus, the learner will have to go through quizzes. A minimum of 80% or higher has to be acquired for certification.
Instructors
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: How does meditation help in achieving personal goals?
Meditation cultivates focus, clarity, and resilience, which are essential for goal setting and attainment. It helps align your mind, emotions, and actions towards your objectives, increasing your chances of success.
2: Can Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life online course enhance creativity and problem-solving skills?
Absolutely! By calming the mind and reducing mental chatter, meditation enhances creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. It opens up space for new ideas and insights to emerge.
3: Is Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life online certification course suitable for beginners with no prior meditation experience?
Absolutely! This course is designed to accommodate beginners. It provides step-by-step guidance and techniques to help you develop a meditation practice and utilise it to achieve your goals effectively.
4: Are there any scientific studies or research supporting the effectiveness of meditation for goal achievement?
Yes, the course provides insights into scientific research and studies that demonstrate the positive impact of meditation on goal attainment, productivity, and overall well-being.