The Founding Mission of CIIS as an Education for the Whole Person

Abstract

This article discusses the introduction of meditation practice into higher education as part of an integral approach to education. A number of current authors are cited emphasizing the importance and relevance of mindfulness mediation in daily life. In addition, California Institute of Integral Studies founder Haridas Chaudhuri’s philosophy of meditation and its connection to action are explored.

Keywords

• Joseph L. Subbiondo
• California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) higher education; integral education; meditation; mindfulness
• California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
• higher education
• integral education
• meditation
• mindfulness