Best tools and resources for practicing mindfulness in everyday life.
From mindful eating to mindful leadership, the Buddhist concept of mindfulness is omnipresent in today’s culture. But what do we know about the term itself? Does it have alternative translations? These are some of the questions Jeff Wilson explores in his book Mindful America: The Mutual Transformation of Buddhist Meditation and American Culture. He writes: … Read more
Last week, we looked at the brief history of the term “mindfulness” and learned about seven ways it was translated into English language. The idea for the article came from Jeff Wilson’s Mindful America: The Mutual Transformation of Buddhist Meditation and American Culture. Because I love this book, I want to share a few reasons … Read more
What is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness? We’ve already explored different Buddhist meanings of this term in the article about its seven alternative translations. Today, we’re turning to a secular definition of mindfulness that comes from Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. In the chapter titled “What Is Mindfulness?” he writes, “Mindfulness … Read more
Sometimes, reading a book can be a profound meditation in itself — an experience where warmth and solitude merge together to soothe your whole being. Such is The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel. Both an offering and meditation, her prose is rich with insights into transformation and mysteries of … Read more