2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

GEXTH 6209 Sound and Meditation

Explores the use of music and sound as a tool for transforming and expanding consciousness. The major role that sound plays in traditional rituals and religious rites and as an aid in inducing meditative states will be emphasized. Examples from a variety of cross-cultural perspectives will be presented, with a goal towards forging a synthesis of rationales and techniques in utilizing sound in personally meaningful and appropriate ways.

Credits

3