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What's wrong with mindfulness (and what isn't) : Zen perspectives / edited by Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum and Barry Magid.

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Meditation -- Buddhism.

Zen Buddhism -- Doctrines.

Mindfulness (Psychology)

9781614292838 (pbk)

Alternate title:

What is wrong with mindfulness (and what is not) : Zen perspectives

vi, 195 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Universal mindfulness--be careful what you wish for? / Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum and Barry Magid -- Mischief in the marketplace for mindfulness / Marc R. Poirier -- "I" doesn't mind / Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum -- The three shaky pillars of Western Buddhism : deracination, secularization, and instrumentalization / Barry Magid and Marc R. Poirier -- Mindfulness myths : fantasies and facts / Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum -- One body, whole life : mindfulness and zen / Hozan Alan Senauke -- The buffet : adventures in the New Age / Sallie Jiko Tisdale -- Two practices, one path / Gil Fronsdal and Max Erdstein -- Solitude : on mindfulness in the arts / Norman Fischer -- Plastic, zen, and mindfulness / Janet Jiryu Abels -- Drowning in suffering : mindful feminism finds zen liberation / Grace Schireson -- A bite of the universe / Sojun Mel Weitsman -- Epilogue: Is mindfulness Buddhist? (and why it matters) / Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum and Barry Magid.

"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."--Publisher.

Rosenbaum, Robert.

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