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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.
Editions of Mindfulness
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611807196
- EBook
- ISBN 9780834842281
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781645470243
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781645470250
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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.
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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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mindfulness?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism
Where can I read a sample of Mindfulness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611807196
Is Mindfulness part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Buddhist Foundations
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mindfulness?
Sarah Shaw
Who is the Publisher of the book Mindfulness?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mindfulness is available as paperback(ISBN 9781611807196) and ebook(ISBN 9780834842281) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781645470243) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781645470250)
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