School of Mindfulness
Secular Culture of Consciousness in Europe

A cultural phenomenon that has its roots in the ancient world and Asian wisdom traditions is currently enjoying something of a renaissance: Mindfulness is already part of the curriculum at many schools – it was originally introduced by parents and teachers, as mindful breathing, body scan and meditation not only improve the working and learning environment, but they can also be preventative measures to ward off burnout. The French Football Federation was the first sports federation worldwide to adopt awareness and self-knowledge as key components of their training programme.

The mindfulness programmes presented in the film combine meditative awareness training with critical engagement. This inner development should then enable young people to take responsibility - for themselves, their society and the world. This requires a global perspective; it requires creativity, openness and empathy. A new culture of consciousness is currently emerging across many parts of Europe: secular meditation classes are working their way into our education system.

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