
These elements might not be immediately apparent, since I tend not to invoke or implement meditation techniques or Buddhist ideas explicitly in normal interactions with students, colleagues, or acquaintances.

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Though I am far from achieving this, I believe that Important elements of my practice have indeed begun to work their way into my pedagogy and professional activity. My goal is to incorporate what I learn from my practice seamlessly into every aspect of my life, including my teaching. I attend one or two week-long sesshins (Zen retreats) at the Center every year, and I attend sittings, ceremonies, or other events there every week on average. Seven years ago, I joined the Vermont Zen Center in Shelburne and have been studying with the Roshi there since then. I have been meditating for about ten years. James Berg, Director of the First Year Seminar Programĭepartment of English and American Literatures Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Click a person’s name in the list below to read his or her bio. Their special interests include research, teaching, contemplative pedagogy, contemplative computing, mindfulness as part of a larger wellness practice, and other topics.

The people listed below are interested in and working in the area of mindfulness. Naila Baloch, James Berg, Sophie Esser Calvi, Carole Cavanaugh, Kim Cronise, Katie Ann Dutcher, Rebecca Gould, Michel Gueldry, Jennifer Herrera, John Huddleston, Jon Isham, Marc Lapin, Jonathan Miller-Lane, Amy Morsman, Andrea Olsen, Mike Roy, John Spackman, Linda White, Larry Yarbrough, Robert Schine, and Lyuba Zarsky Aimee Diehl, Sue Driscoll, Melissa Hammerle, Kimberlie Hansen, Julie Johnson, Gus Jordan, Michelle McCauley, Erin Quinn, Eli Susman, Patricia Szasz, Bill Waldron, Catharine Wright, and Michelle YangĪdministrative members: Jim Ralph, Steve Snyder, and Tim Spears
