Explore the Origins and Meaning of Mindfulness in This Insightful Paperback Guide

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ISBN: 9781611807196 Number of Pages: 224 Pages Format: Trade Paperback Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated Publication Year: 2020 Book Title: Mindfulness : a Brief Introduction to Its Buddhist Foundations Intended Audience: General/trade Narrative Type: book Book Series: Buddhist Foundations Ser. gtin13: 9781611807196 Topic: Mindfulness & Meditation, Buddhism / History, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist) Item Height: 0.8 in Item Length: 7.7 in Item Weight: 9.2 Oz Genre: Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit Item Width: 5 in Language: English Type: book Author: Sarah Shaw

Description

A quick guide to the history of the world's most popular meditation practice.

From the time of the Buddha to the age of meditation apps, this straightforward introduction gives an entire overview of the use of the term mindfulness in Buddhist meditative traditions. Drawing upon years of experience through practicing, researching, and teaching the history of mindfulness, Dr. Sarah Shaw offers the first-ever accessible guide to the roots of this ancient meditation technique that continues to benefit millions throughout the world.

Although the term is heard everywhere from boardrooms and classrooms to gyms and yoga studios, surprisingly little is known about the origins of mindfulness. This easy-to-read short history will give readers, whether they are seasoned or novice practitioners, a better sense of the most practiced meditation in the world.