Contemplative Practices Facilitating Awareness, Compassion, and Healing in Study Abroad: A Reflective and Explorative Study

Authors

Ciara C. Hoyne, University of New York at SyracuseFollow
Jing Lin, University of Maryland, College ParkFollow

Publication Date

6-2025

Submission Type

General Submission

Abstract

This reflective essay focuses on the relationship between contemplative practices and participation in a short-term study abroad trip. The study explores how contemplative practices help facilitate self-understanding, alleviate stress, enhance connection to the host community and culture, and enable healing. We use our experiences participating in a short-term study abroad program as an example for examining the role of contemplative practices in the context of study abroad. We discuss and integrate relevant literature on the topic of meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative inquiry to offer insight into how contemplative practices can be integrated into study abroad in a way that enhances growth, connection, and healing on an individual and collective level.

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Recommended Citation

Hoyne, Ciara C. and Lin, Jing (2025) "Contemplative Practices Facilitating Awareness, Compassion, and Healing in Study Abroad: A Reflective and Explorative Study," Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jche.03.01.04
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jche/vol3/iss1/4