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What's Wrong with Mindfulness (and What Isn't): Zen Perspectives
Contributor(s): Rosenbaum, Robert (Editor), Magid, Barry (Editor)
ISBN: 1614292833     ISBN-13: 9781614292838
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
OUR PRICE:   $14.36  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: October 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism - Zen (see Also Philosophy - Zen)
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation
- Religion | Philosophy
Dewey: 294.344
LCCN: 2016000557
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Buddhist
- Topical - New Age
 
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Publisher Description:
Mindfulness seems to be everywhere--but are we sure that's a good thing? Teachers Sallie Jiko Tisdale, Gil Fronsdal, Norman Fischer, and more explain how removing mindfulness from Buddhism may set a dangerous precedent.

Mindfulness is in fashion. Oprah loves it, Google teaches it to employees--it has become widespread as a cure-all for stress, health problems and psychological difficulties, interpersonal trouble, and existential anxiety. But when mindfulness is separated from the Buddhist tradition, is something lost?

The Zen teachers gathered here each offer a unique perspective on what "mindfulness" means, its strengths, and the potential pitfalls.

Gil Fronsdal and Max Erdstein thoughtfully explore the rich Pali roots of mindfulness

Barry Magid and Marc Poirier examine the unintended side effects of exposing a spiritual tradition to the demands of capitalism

Norman Fischer demonstrates how mindfulness informs his creative process

Grace Schireson shows how mindfulness allows her to engage fully with the world as a feminist

And more, including essays on mindfulness and environmentalism, science, and psychology.

Each chapter offers insights to ground mindfulness in a deeper understanding of both where it comes from, and where it might be headed.