{"product_id":"9781614292838","title":"What's Wrong with Mindfulness (And What Isn't): Zen Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003eMindfulness 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMindfulness 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zen teachers gathered here each offer a unique perspective on what “mindfulness” means, its strengths, and the potential pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGil Fronsdal and Max Erdstein thoughtfully explore the rich Pali roots of mindfulness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarry Magid and Marc Poirier examine the unintended side effects of exposing a spiritual tradition to the demands of capitalism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorman Fischer demonstrates how mindfulness informs his creative process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace Schireson shows how mindfulness allows her to engage fully with the world as a feminist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd more, including essays on mindfulness and environmentalism, science, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter offers insights to ground mindfulness in a deeper understanding of both where it comes from, and where it might be headed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wisdom Publications MA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031474061552,"sku":"9781614292838","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781614292838_p0.jpg?v=1763849260","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781614292838","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}