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Understanding the Modern American Mindfulness Movement
05:33 - 13:47 (08:14)
Mindfulness is a purposeful practice that aims to achieve a state of being, and not just meditation. It has been stripped of its Buddhist roots to make it more appealing and scientific, and has become a popular trend in the United States since the 1970s.
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The podcast discusses how mindfulness has become a popular trend in the United States starting from the 1970s until today.
05:33 - 11:10 (05:37)
Summary
The podcast discusses how mindfulness has become a popular trend in the United States starting from the 1970s until today. The goal of mindfulness is to free oneself from the human condition of yearning and wanting and to experience the present moment without judgment.
ChapterUnderstanding the Modern American Mindfulness Movement
EpisodeHow Mindfulness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode explores the concept of mindfulness and how it has been removed from its Buddhist roots to make it more accessible and palatable to modern Western culture.
11:10 - 13:47 (02:36)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the concept of mindfulness and how it has been removed from its Buddhist roots to make it more accessible and palatable to modern Western culture. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment and not judging the experience, allowing individuals to engage fully.