Podcasts about mcmindfulness

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Transforming the lives of thousands of vets around the country; McMindfulness; Equanimity vs Indifference as a stress response.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Transforming the lives of thousands of vets around the country; McMindfulness; Equanimity vs Indifference as a stress response.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Transforming the lives of thousands of vets around the country; McMindfulness; Equanimity vs Indifference as a stress response.

In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychologist and author Daniel Goleman. Dan has been fostering and contributing to contemplative science since the very early days of the conversation between science and Buddhism, and his long experience with meditation helped shape his notable work on emotional intelligence. This conversation covers many topics, including: his interest in both Western and Asian systems of mind; his relationship with the Dalai Lama and involvement in Mind & Life dialogues; how the conversation between science and Buddhism has influenced both sides; when emotions become "destructive;" the birth of contemplative science; social emotional learning (SEL) in education; links between emotional intelligence and contemplative science; "McMindfulness" and the varying goals of practice; nonconceptual states and dissolving the self; navigating the complexities of science communication; the latest research on emotional intelligence in organizations; how awareness is (or isn't) showing up in the world; and how he relates to meditation now. Full show notes and resources

Famed author of 'McMindfulness' returns to the podcast to discuss his latest article 'How the Life Coaching Industry Sells Pseudo-Solutions to Our Deepest Problems': "The cultural pressures to become a self-made individual have intensified at the same time that sources of social support have decreased. Enter the life coach." We discuss the many issues surrounding life coaches, credentialism (or lack of it) and how the industry is underpinned by the deeply flawed 'science' of Positive Psychology (and founding father Martin Seligman's troubling statements). References: How the Life Coaching Industry Sells Pseudo-Solutions to Our Deepest Problems: https://www.currentaffairs.org/2023/07/how-the-life-coaching-industry-sells-pseudo-solutions-to-our-deepest-problems McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/mcmindfulness-how-mindfulne Almost anyone can become a life coach. A hidden camera investigation reveals why that's a problem: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketplace-life-coach-1.6364745 Scientific Pollyannaism - From Inquisition to Positive Psychology: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-15982-5 -- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnotjustinyourhead Email us with feedback, questions, suggestions at itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com. -- Harriet's other shows: WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431 Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH -- ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management. ⸱1 Like --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsnotjustinyourhead/message

People have mixed feelings about the popularization of mindfulness and meditation over the last 10 or 15 years with some referring to it as “McMindfulness.”The critiques can be worthy and the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness also have helped millions of people upgrade their lives. One of the many areas where mindfulness and meditation have made inroads of late is the workplace. All sorts of employers are offering their teams access to meditation via apps or in-person training. But does this stuff actually work? Does it really make you happier at work or better at your job? And what techniques produce which benefits?Professor Lindsey Cameron is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Management. Her research focuses on mindfulness as well as the future of work. She has a 20 year practice, having studied and taught primarily in the Vipassana and non-dual traditions. In her prior career, Professor Cameron spent over a decade in the US intelligence and in diplomatic communities serving the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.In this episode we talk about:What companies mean when they talk about mindfulness at workWhat the mindfulness at work research says and how Prof. Cameron parses the resultsThe ways mindfulness helps us counteract our inherent biases and stereotypesWhich specific practices are most beneficial, depending on the situation Prof. Cameron's tips for integrating small mindfulness moments into our everyday routines Where she stands on the whole “McMindfulness” debateProf. Cameron's research into the gig economy — and how, paradoxically, an Uber worker can feel a sense of autonomy and freedom even though the work is ultimately being dictated by an algorithmFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsey-cameron-577 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has the American Dream been built on a fundamental delusion – that we are all independent and autonomous individuals – that whether we become insanely wealthy or completely broke  - is simply a matter of choice? That if we wish to be successful we just need to work hard, put our nose to the grindstone, and pull ourselves up by our own – well, Bootstraps? Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream is the title of Alissa Quart's new book, published by Ecco Books/HarperCollins. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation – from looking at the shadowy histories of Horatio Alger, Ayn Rand and the Americans icons of self-reliance – including Emerson and Thoreau – to debunking contemporary myths of the self-made man and woman, and examining how this American folk psychology of bootstrapping has fueled many rich fictions that have valorized a heroic independence, thus marginalizing a more social and interdependent understanding of human flourishing and wellbeing. Alissa points us to a way of embracing our dependence on others, not as something weak or shameful – but as a natural expression of our humanity – offering a more communitarian – a New American Dream.   Alissa Quart is the author of four other acclaimed books Squeezed, Republic of Outsiders, Hothouse Kids, and Branded, as well as two books of poetry Thoughts and Prayers and Monetized. She is the Executive Director of the non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She has written for many publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and TIME. Her honors include an Emmy, a Society of Professional Journalist award and a Nieman fellowship. She lives with her family in Brooklyn. Can We Put an End to America's Most Dangerous Myth? The New York Times – Opinion – Guest Essay Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich, Acid Wit and Workers' Champion, Alissa Quart, Time

In Re/thinking Religion, a new Integral Stage series, John Vervaeke joins Bruce Alderman and Layman Pascal to explore possible points of contact and confluence between their respective approaches to religion and spirituality. For the tenth episode, Bruce, Layman, and John reflect on the groundbreaking work of 4E cognitive scientists, Francisco Varela and Evan Thompson, especially their perspectives on the role of the imaginal in perception, healing, self-transformation, and the development of wisdom; the five criteria for the wise use of the imaginal in education, therapy, and religious practice; the need to rehabilitate the 'place' of the imaginal in common understanding; and the potential risks of the exploitative commodification and commercialization of the fruits of the cognitive scientific study of religion and spirituality (along the lines of "McMindfulness"), and how that can be avoided with a fuller, more integral understanding and practice of cognitive science. John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist, a professor of psychology at Toronto University, and the creator of the popular YouTube series, "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis."

Part 2 in a short series. The dominant culture tends to trivialize many of the spiritual teachings and practices that present a threat to it, or a threat to the egos within it. We get McMindfulness because a genuine practice of meditation, as part of a holistic and skillful philosophy of life, results in citizens who want nothing to do with many of the core practices of the dominant culture.Shadow work runs the risk of the same kind of trivialization, such that we'll end up nibbling on McShadow nuggets and thinking we've confronted the vastness of the psyche. Meanwhile, the pattern of insanity will continue to unfold.In this contemplation we try to consider a few things about the shadow and the psyche that help us to understand its importance, and to get some sense of the consequences of any kind of avoidance on our part of the sometimes unpleasant or even frightening work of freeing ourselves from deception—both self-deception and the deceptions of the dominant culture.

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Is Mindfulness being co-opted by corporations or our egos? McMindfulness in the context of meaningful recovery that includes training in self-compassion and compassion for others. Want to opine? Leave a message on The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast hotline. Opine on the hotline. (505) 219-1509‬ Continuing w the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, #21. Readings from Longchenpa, McMindfulness and Mindfulness and its Discontents. Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions Available in Kindle, Trade Paperback, Hardcover. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Theme by Clay Giberson.

On this episode you'll hear a recording of an online lecture by Andrew Archer. The topic is “mindfulness”: as a state of mind, as a principle, and as a social movement. The commodification of an individualized form of mindfulness promises to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, alleviate GI difficulties, improve mental health and self-control with enhanced flexibility, equanimity, and improved concentration as well as emotional intelligence. The self-focused list of individualized benefits goes on and on. However, Ron Purser's book, McMindfulness, sheds light on what happens when a contemplative practice is stripped of its ethical origins, i.e., the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Divorced from its historic and cultural roots, secular mindfulness has become a capitalist spirituality for social control, i.e., maintenance of the political-economic status quo, via self-tracking and ultimately self-pacification. Just breathe and don't judge as the world burns. References: Purser, R.E. (2019). McMindfulness: How mindfulness became the new capitalist spirituality. Repeater Books: United Kingdom. Visit MankatoTherapist.com for more information and to contact Andrew Archer.

Fariha Róisín is a multidisciplinary artist, born in Ontario, Canada. She was raised in Sydney, Australia, and is based in Los Angeles, California. As a Muslim queer Bangladeshi, she is interested in the margins, liminality, otherness, and the mercurial nature of being. Her work has pioneered a refreshing and renewed conversation about wellness, contemporary Islam, and queer identities and has appeared in The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, Village Voice, and others.  In this episode, Fariha and Rabbi Rami discuss relationships with God, "McMindfulness," and who really benefits from the wellness movement.

Fariha Róisín is a multidisciplinary artist, born in Ontario, Canada. She was raised in Sydney, Australia, and is based in Los Angeles, California. As a Muslim queer Bangladeshi, she is interested in the margins, liminality, otherness, and the mercurial nature of being. Her work has pioneered a refreshing and renewed conversation about wellness, contemporary Islam, and queer identities and has appeared in The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, Village Voice, and others.  In this episode, Fariha and Rabbi Rami discuss relationships with God, "McMindfulness," and who really benefits from the wellness movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The path to liberation is filled with a lot of stages and experiences. As we strive for liberation and go through the stages of the path to true freedom, we practice mindfulness in various contexts. In this new podcast episode, Miles Neale shares with us how to liberate ourselves. We learn about terms like McMindfulness which addresses the cherry-picking behavior of people in regard to teaching. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, a faculty member of the Tibet House in the US, a founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, and a host of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast. He is also an author who has published and co-edited books such as Gradual Awakening and Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy.  Guest's website: Contemplative Studies Program: https://www.GradualPath.comBooks (https://www.GradualPath.com) Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale- (https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale) - Gradual Awakening - Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy

A few weeks ago I was awoken in the middle of the night with downloads about this particular topic. I wasn't sure if it would be a full podcast episode but now I am getting the nudge to discuss this in more detail with all of you. What we consume with our minds is equally as important as what we consume for our bodies. How does this impact us mentally and spiritually? What is perhaps a new epidemic we are potentially facing when it comes to mental obesity? Tune in tonight to find out. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe to iTunes and leave me a 5 star review! This is what helps the podcast stand out from the crowd and allows me to help people find a refreshing spin on spirituality with a great blend of entertainment and credible advice. All Links: https://linktr.ee/nicolefrolick Website: http://nicolefrolick.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nicolefrolick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolefrolick/ Telegram: https://t.me/nicolefrolick Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vXOJarpYGwSfkf8SPsR1x?si=a0436e35dd234bc3 iTunes: http://apple.co/2ve7DtE PayPal: https://paypal.me/inflexibleme Alcheme: https://alchemyacademy.teachable.com/p/alcheme Merchandise: https://streamlabs.com/nicolefrolick/merch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enlightenup/support

This episode features Evan Thompson, author of the book Why I Am Not a Buddhist. Evan Thompson is a writer and professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His work and research focuses on the nature of the mind, the self, and human experience combining cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, and cross-cultural philosophy, particularly Asian philosophical traditions. This episode explores: Thompson's beef with what he calls “Buddhist exceptionalism,” “Buddhist modernism,” and “neural Buddhism;” why Buddhism is so attractive in the Western world; our culture's need for validation of meaning through science; McMindfulness and the Western obsession with individualism; the dialogue between science and Buddhism; what the Buddha meant by the word dukkha, or suffering; and Evan lays out his case for an alternative to Buddhist exceptionalism, which he calls “cosmopolitanism.”Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/evan-thompson-417See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hoy defendemos el mindfulness y la felicidad, en contraposición a la crítica que supone el Mcmindfulness. Hablamos de un mindfulness y una felicidad verdaderos. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Hoy hablamos en defensa del mindfulness y de la felicidad como conceptos, en contraposición a la crítica que supone el Mcmindfulness. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

#102  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.Today, I'm joined, once again, by Kristen Manieri, author, mindfulness teacher, life coach and host of the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast.  During this discussion, Kristen shares some practical steps listeners to start the new year mindfully.Link:Website:  www.KristenManieri.com If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

This week Marc Settembrino joins Jivana for a powerful conversation about living in a larger body, reclaiming the word "fat," righteous anger, and the disconnect between capitalism and the yogic teachings. Marc is a fat-queer educator, researcher, and yoga facilitator based in Hammond, LA, who envisions a world that celebrates diversity and promotes dignity. In 2018 Marc created Fat Kid Yoga Club, a supportive yoga community for folks with larger bodies to explore joyful movement and celebrate what is possible in their bodies one practice at a time. Marc describes their experience living in a larger body, how fat folks are often objectified simply for existing, and how asana helped inspire their teaching philosophy: to hold space for people to move their bodies freely and experience them in a way that is not attached to shame. Jivana and Marc also take a deep dive into the harmful impact of diet culture in Western or "American" yoga and discuss the problematic nature of our modern-day yoga mat. Learn more about Marc.Follow Mark and Fat Kid Yoga Club on Instagram.Learn more about McMindfulness by Ronald Purser. Learn more about Jivana's book.Learn more about Jivana.Pre-order your copy of Yoga Revolution at Shambala, Amazon, or wherever books are sold.

#101  Our guest today is Kristen Manieri, a mindfulness teacher, life coach and host of the 60 Mindful Minutespodcast.  She's also the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits:  Simple Changes with Lifelong Impact.  The theme of Kristen's work is to help others live a more conscious, connected and intentional life.We cover a range of topics including:·      What mindfulness is and why it's important to live mindfully;·      The barriers to being more mindful and strategies to navigate them;·      The importance of self-compassion when practicing mindfulness; and·      The trend of mindfulness in the workplace.We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Kristen shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days. Links:Website:  www.KristenManieri.comStillness is the Key – bookHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen…  – bookIf you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

Ron Purser is the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Research Professor (2021-2023) in the Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University. His essays and cultural criticism have appeared in the Huffington Post, The Guardian, Salon, Alternet, Tikkun, Pando Daily, Refinery 29, Tricycle and many more. He is the author of eight books, including “McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality”.We explore the genesis of the mindfulness movement in the West, it's commodification by spiritual entrepreneurs, and how it's become a tool to pacify employees rather than awaken them to their own human needs. =======================0:00 Intro 2:27 The central premise of “McMindfulness”4:04 “McMindfulness” is not simply a critique of mindfulness5:39 Ron's experience as a Buddhist practitioner  7:00 The rise of mindfulness as a commodity in the West9:32 The hype and exaggerated claims of the mindfulness movement10:44 The “scientization” of mindfulness14:22 When the spiritual entrepreneurs took hold of mindfulness17:12 Mindfulness in the corporate workplace 22:44 Amazon's working wellness program, “AmaZen”24:45 Is there a better way to improve employee wellness?32:22 The effect of mindfulness on service work and “emotional labor”34:08 Is stress a result of individual problems or structural problems?37:15 What are the second order effects of our culture of posturing?40:46 Ron's story of attending a corporate mindfulness workshop43:41 What are the emotional holes we are trying to fill with mindfulness?47:54 What is a deepity?50:29 What is iatrogenesis?52:53 Is Ron optimistic about the future?58:16 Mindfulness is disproportionately practiced and promoted by elites 1:02:47 Mindfulness and the military 1:07:27 “One Final Question”======================= Book Recommendation!“McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality”Ron's Website====================LinkTree to support us and leave an Apple Podcast review (thank you!)Let's get in touch!Join the discussion in the episode comments on our YouTube channel or social media pages...InstagramTwitter

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In this very special episode of MWF, join Jeremy for a walk through First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA as he discusses his background and experiences that led him to become Jeremy McMindfulness.

For decades, clinicians have used mindfulness-based interventions to treat stress, physical pain, and mental disorders. But there's more to meditation than “mindfulness” alone, and the next wave of researchers in this field is still working out how to incorporate other practices from the wisdom traditions that gave rise to mindfulness-based treatment in the first place.Dr. Eric Garland is a clinical researcher who has devoted his life to developing a novel mind-body therapy called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), which combines mindfulness with other practices and exercises to promote a greater sense of well-being and even self-transcendence as part of the recovery process. His work has strong evidence for efficacy in treating not just addiction, but also chronic pain.Eric Garland PhD, LCSW, is the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Research and Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Utah College of Social Work, where he is also the director of the Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development (C-MIIND). He has received over $60 million in federal grants to develop and test novel integrative health interventions, including trials of MORE as a treatment for opioid problems, opioid use disorder, and chronic pain. His website is www.drericgarland.com, and you can find him on Twitter. In this episode: - The three pillars of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement, including “reappraisal”—skills for disengaging from and reframing negative thoughts—and “savoring”—using focused attention training to tune in to natural reward.- The use of self-transcendence as a clinical intervention, including evidence about how even folks with severe problems can tap into a sense of transcendence and experience significant symptom relief.- The challenges of “McMindfulness,” and how Eric thinks about doing mechanistic research on mindfulness without totally abandoning ethics, values, and meaning. (see David Loy and Ron Purser's essay on McMindfulness here)- A central question for his biological research: "how do you restore the healthy function of the reward system, so the brain re-leans what is and what is not important in life? what is and is not meaningful in life?"- Eric's counterintuitive approach to working with chronic pain by going directly into the heart of pain—and how this applies to mental pain such as craving.- How to get from mindfulness to meaning—how certain types of mindfulness practice can lead to an enduring sense of meaning and purpose Sign up for my newsletter for regular updates on new material and other writings.

Ron Purser is a professor of management at San Francisco State University, a practicing Buddhist, and author of the book "McMindfulness”. We spoke with him about the commodification of wellness and mindfulness into multi-billion dollar industries; how mindfulness changed in the process; and how to take back self-care to use it as a form of resistance. 

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In this far-ranging conversation, we talk about the limitations of “McMindfulness” and discuss what it feels like to explore a new sense of self in the context of interaction. Ronald Purser, Ph.D. is the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Research Professor of Management at San Francisco State University. His latest book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist […]

In this far-ranging conversation, we talk about the limitations of “McMindfulness” and discuss what it feels like to explore a new sense of self in the context of interaction. Ronald Purser, Ph.D. is the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Research Professor of Management at San Francisco State University. His latest book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist […]

In this far-ranging conversation, we talk about the limitations of “McMindfulness” and discuss what it feels like to explore a new sense of self in the context of interaction. Ronald Purser, Ph.D. is the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Research Professor of Management at San Francisco State University. His latest book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist […]

Mindfulness laica, moderna, scientifica, clinica. O addirittura McMindfulness. Sono i tanti volti di una pratica antica, il cui significato originario, oggi, rischia a volte di essere oscurato. Perché allora non tornare alla fonte, alla definizione di Mindfulness data dal Buddha nei suoi discorsi, e trovare lì senso e ispirazione per la nostra pratica?

I'm joined by Stephan Bodian to discuss the difference between authentic awakening and spiritual ego. Stephan is a licensed therapist and spiritual teacher who has pioneered the integration of Western psychology and Eastern wisdom. He is the author of numerous books, including Wake Up Now, Beyond Mindfulness and Meditation for Dummies, which has sold half a million copies since its launch in 1998. Stephan has practiced for many years with masters in the non-dual wisdom traditions of Zen, Dzochen and Advaita Vedanta, and received Dharma transmission from Adyashanti in 2001. Since 2007 he has led an intensive program in spiritual transformation, known as the School for Awakening, and dawns on decades of experience as a therapist and teacher to offer specialised guidance for those on the path of awakening. Stephan explains the skill of spiritual discernment. When do you trust spiritual teachers? What are the red flags of spiritual narcissism? This discussion delves into the nuances, from psychological projection, the trouble with gurus and positions of power, the freedom of authentic teaching, and the value of knowing your shadow. How do you trust you're on the right path? This conversation shines a light on the ego traps and attachments to concepts that can lead to unhealthy relationships or self-denial. Stephan's heart-felt understanding of psychology and ancient wisdom acts as a shining light on how to “wake up” authentically. Stephan dispels a few myths around the mainstream teaching of “McMindfulness,” the role of emotions throughout awakening, the genuine practice of meditation, and how to expand awareness whilst embracing humanity. This is a valuable discussion for anyone at any stage of the journey of spiritual growth. Links: Stephan's website: https://www.stephanbodian.org/ Article: Reflections on the Integrity of Spiritual Teachers Article: How Do Narcissists Become Spiritual Teachers? Talk: Entering The Gateless Gate (SAND 2019)

In this conversation I connected with Jeremy Lent who describes himself as an author and integrator and “one of the greatest thinkers of our age”, according to George Monbiot. Born in the UK and based for many years in the US, and now lives Berkeley California. His previous book The Patterning Instinct was about deeper patterns of political and cultural developments.  This conversation was based upon his new book called 'The Web of Meaning' which is all about integrating science and traditional wisdom. He is also the founder of the nonprofit Liology Institute. Liology is a word made up from the Chinese word “li,” which means “the organizing principles” and “ology” which is the Greek-derived word for “study.”  So liology means “the study of the organizing principles.” We (quite literally) talked about life, the universe and everything, including: The difference between eastern and western perspectives, culture, language and thinking The important distinction between the scientific method and reductionism The fact that meaning is emergent and stems from the interconnection between things (and people) The pros and cons of the rise of mindfulness and it's alter-ego McMindfulness, especially in Silicon Valley How we can embed these ideas in tackling the climate emergency I loved what we said about: The connection between things are as important if not more so than the things they are connecting Life is a 4 billion year rebellion from entropy The most dangerous technology in the world is the limited liability company We need a universal declaration of natural rights To find out more about Jeremy please visit: https://www.jeremylent.com/ http://www.liology.org/ This podcast was produced by Liminal - a collective inteligence community that builds and scales net-zero ventures. Thanks for all of our community members, patrons and clients without whom this podcast would not be possible. To find out more about us please visit: https://www.weareliminal.co/ Lastly please do like and subscribe to this podcast and share it with others who might enjoy it as well. Thank you.

Episode Notes Although mindfulness is rooted in Buddhist philosophy, it's become the latest self-help craze. This multi-billion dollar industry has helped a lot of people, but is it neglecting systemic issues? And what're some of the ethical problems around what mindfulness gurus do with their teachings? Today, we speak with professor and author Ron Purser about his book McMindfulness and more. Follow Ron on Twitter @ronpurser Get a copy of McMindfulness Visit www.RonPurser.com Visit www.MindfulCranks.com For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

In this episode, Catherine and Jiva meet with Buddhist teacher Shantum Seth to talk about his journey from political activism to Buddhism, the deeper meaning of spiritual pilgrimage, and how mindfulness can, step-by-step, realize world peace – even in an era of "McMindfulness". This is a podcast in times of climate crisis and colonial collapse. You are not alone. Join us as we meet people from around the world who are actively creating a regenerative future where all beings matter.

The dominant culture tends to trivialize many of the spiritual teachings and practices that present a threat to it, or a threat to the egos within it. We get McMindfulness because a genuine practice of meditation, as part of a holistic and skillful philosophy of life, results in citizens who want nothing to do with core practices of the dominant culture. Shadow work runs the risk of the same kind of trivialization, such that we'll end up nibbling on McShadow nuggets and thinking we've confronted the vastness of the psyche. Meanwhile, the pattern of insanity will continue to unfold. In this contemplation we try to consider a few things about the shadow and the psyche that help us to understand its importance, and to get some sense of the consequences of any kind of avoidance on our part of the sometimes unpleasant or even frightening work of freeing ourselves from deception---both self-deception and the deceptions of the dominant culture.

I know I've told this story many times, but I think it helps to know that there is a scientific basis for the work I talk about in my podcast and youtube channel. In the early nineties, the Dalai Lama invited several Tibetan monks to come to the States and undergo studies with modern scientific methods and equipment. At the time, His Holiness asked one of my favorite neuroscientists, Richie Davidson, to use these methods and equipment to study healthy and thriving brains, as opposed to the pathology this science is exclusively used to study. Richie agreed! And from that simple intention bloomed some of the most profound scientific studies of the human brain and body that has led the way for mindfulness to become part of the western culture. In today's episode, I talk about six of the most prominent of these studies and their findings. But in the end, I also talk about a down-side to all of this wonderful science. You see, with this scientific understanding, mindfulness caught the attention of corporations who have since hired people like me to come in and teach their staff this work. But there has been much criticism of this approach in that it has become a stripped-down, profit-driven form of this sacred practice. So strong has this criticism been, that someone wrote a book called McMindfulness a few years ago to illustrate the ‘dumbing-down' of mindfulness practices. The main criticism of McMindfulness is that it ignores the work of compassion. This resonates strongly with me, as compassion was the strongest aspect of this work for me personally and has had the deepest impact on me and my loved ones. For this reason, I teach a new form of mindfulness that emphasizes compassion. This new form of practice and living is called Heartfulness. I'll leave you with a quote by the Dalai Lama as spoken to an aspiring Buddhist student: “Don't practice Buddhism,” His Holiness said. “There are enough Buddhists in the world. But do practice compassion. The world needs more compassion.”

Over the last few decades, mindfulness has gone viral. These days, the practice has found its way into corporations, prisons, schools, police departments, and even the U.S. military. There are many benefits to mindfulness of course, but in his book, “McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality,” author Ron Purser explores the more pernicious part of the practice buy examining how capitalism had co-opted mindfulness to further exploitation and extraction. Interestingly, it turns out that mindfulness can be very compatible with our current neoliberal ideologies of individualism, inward-focus, and the watering-down of sociality. It has been expertly applied in a way which encourages us to only look inside for solutions to our problems, instead of challenging the systems and structures that drive the suffering we experience. McMindfulness is a way of pacifying a population and instilling a victim-blaming mentality: if you’re stressed, anxious, depressed, just “mindfulness up,” and get over it. How did we get here? What can we do about it? How can mindfulness be reclaimed and in fact used as a radical force for system change and psychological well being? We explore these questions and more in this conversation. Upstream is a labor of love — we couldn't keep this project going without the generosity of our listeners and fans. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Upstream. Thank you! www.upstreampodcast.org/support For more from Upstream, visit www.upstreampodcast.org and follow us on social media: Facebook.com/upstreampodcast twitter.com/UpstreamPodcast Instagram.com/upstreampodcast You can also subscribe to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify: Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upst…am/id1082594532 Spotify: spoti.fi/2AryXHs

Over the last few decades, mindfulness has gone viral. These days, the practice has found its way into corporations, prisons, schools, police departments, and even the U.S. military. There are many benefits to mindfulness of course, but in his book, “McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality,” author Ron Purser explores the more pernicious part of the practice buy examining how capitalism had co-opted mindfulness to further exploitation and extraction. Interestingly, it turns out that mindfulness can be very compatible with our current neoliberal ideologies of individualism, inward-focus, and the watering-down of sociality. It has been expertly applied in a way which encourages us to only look inside for solutions to our problems, instead of challenging the systems and structures that drive the suffering we experience. McMindfulness is a way of pacifying a population and instilling a victim-blaming mentality: if you’re stressed, anxious, depressed, just “mindfulness up,” and get over it. How did we get here? What can we do about it? How can mindfulness be reclaimed and in fact used as a radical force for system change and psychological well being? We explore these questions and more in this conversation. Upstream is a labor of love — we couldn't keep this project going without the generosity of our listeners and fans. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Upstream. Thank you! www.upstreampodcast.org/support For more from Upstream, visit www.upstreampodcast.org and follow us on social media: Facebook.com/upstreampodcast twitter.com/UpstreamPodcast Instagram.com/upstreampodcast You can also subscribe to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify: Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upst…am/id1082594532 Spotify: spoti.fi/2AryXHs

Over the last few decades, mindfulness has gone viral. These days, the practice has found its way into corporations, prisons, schools, police departments, and even the U.S. military. There are many benefits to mindfulness of course, but in his book, “McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality,” author Ron Purser explores the more pernicious part of the practice by examining how capitalism had co-opted mindfulness to further exploitation and extraction. Interestingly, it turns out that mindfulness can be very compatible with our current neoliberal ideologies of individualism, inward-focus, and the watering-down of sociality. It has been expertly applied in a way which encourages us to only look inside for solutions to our problems, instead of challenging the systems and structures that drive the suffering we experience. McMindfulness is a way of pacifying a population and instilling a victim-blaming mentality: if you’re stressed, anxious, depressed, just “mindfulness up,” and get over it. How did we get here? What can we do about it? How can mindfulness be reclaimed and in fact used as a radical force for system change and psychological well being? We explore these questions and more in this conversation. Upstream is a labor of love — we couldn't keep this project going without the generosity of our listeners and fans. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Upstream. Thank you! www.upstreampodcast.org/support For more from Upstream, visit www.upstreampodcast.org and follow us on social media: Facebook.com/upstreampodcast twitter.com/UpstreamPodcast Instagram.com/upstreampodcast You can also subscribe to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify: Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upst…am/id1082594532 Spotify: spoti.fi/2AryXHs

Hey! This work is important to me. Stay out of the way.I’m an INTP and my kindergarten teacher said I was “oppositional.”Learn about why I started this online persona, why I hate McMindfulness, why I’m not a school shooter, and why you should clean your damn room instead of bugging me.0:00:19 – Why are you so angry at teachers?0:00:56 – Why I invented this online persona0:01:28 – McMindfulness0:03:57 – As an INTP, I know nothing.0:05:21 – Mindful video gaming on Twitch.0:07:38 – My history with teachers.0:12:40 – I am a human being! Not a saint living on a cloud.0:15:10 – Group identity doesn’t matter to me.0:17:00 – My job is to help people.0:18:34 – I don’t like it when my work isn’t respected by adults.0:23:45 – You should be able to DO THE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO0:26:52 – Do I make myself clear? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nomichaelhere.substack.com

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Our Host:Braven Greenelsh is currently the Founder & CEO at Three Good, and Chairman of the Board for La Visual. Over the past twenty years, Braven has founded six technology and agency businesses in several verticals: two of which he has successfully exited. Braven graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Business Management while subsequently growing his first company La Visual, 700% year-over-year for 3 consecutive years.Show References: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beyond-mcmindfulness_b_3519289Dangers of McMindfulness - https://community.chronicle.com/news/1348-the-dangers-of-mcmindfulnessWhat happens when major corporations take mental health seriously? - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mental-health-workplace_n_572b5a92e4b016f37894d142Social Connection contributes to Mental Health - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150158/Mental Health by the Numbers - https://www.nami.org/mhstatsCase Study:Highsmith Case Study- http://workplacementalhealth.org/Case-Studies/Highsmith-IncThreegood.com@threegoodrMedium.com/@bravengreen

Kit was absolutely on FORM for this one. Here's what we cover, including a specific step by step guide to getting started with meditation at 22:00. Shownotes: 00:00 - Intro00:45 - “Stretching 2.0”01:45 - we are here today to talk about meditation03:00 - what kind of mediation is best?04:00 - basic instructions on how to start meditating05:30 - learning styles have changed07:10 - learning from written word08:15 - follow along stretching programs vs recipe programs10:15 - I have been meditating for ~35 years10:50 - the need for simple, follow-along meditation programs11:00 - what exactly is meditation?11:45 - the Four Postures of meditation12:15 - Hat tip to Daniel Ingram13:45 - The shortening of attention span in modern era14:15 - the “Six-second Abs” approach to meditation14:45 - “What do you think the meditation project is?”17:00 - a surface take on different approaches19:00 - “Undoing the illusion of self!” and the superficiality of modern takes on meditation20:00 - “a McMindfulness approach is still better than no approach!”21:00 - inhabiting the body to develop awareness21:45 - The unpredictability of psychedelics22:10 - Kit: let us go into the detail:23:45 - get started in two minutes!25:00 - “feel your body” does not connect, for many people25:50 - Yusef's experience with Vipassana retreats26:30 - most meditator’s experience on their first retreat is pain26:30 - the basic instructions continue27:45 - the “meditation object”28:15 - “feel the movements in your body we cal ‘breathing’”29:00 - meditation is an embodied practise30:45 - ‘one-pointed’ awareness as alternative; ‘open awareness’31:05 - “what is happening now?”31:45 - As you breathe in, what do you feel?32:00 - a thought will come into your mind32:45 - “a bad meditation session”33:30 - “hold your awareness GENTLY on your meditation object34:30 - “be nice to yourself!36:30 - stickiness37:25 - “unsatisfactoriness vs ’suffering’”38:30 - experiencing sensations IS being present39:45 - paying attention to what’s actually happening (not what you think is happening!)41:10 - your body only has one language41:50 - we are not trained to attend to sensations42:15 - the most important things in this life are what the body experiences43: 30 - thought as a ‘time stamp’44:20 - “Im not a meditation person”45:50 - “I’m speaking to an audience of typical Westerners”46:45 - “There’s no such thing as a ‘bad training session’”49:00 - “I’m a knowledge worker”49:45 - Kit’s recommendations for Yusef's practise50:15 - Lying relaxation/meditation51:20 - why Kit recommends a lying practise51:45 - learning meditation is about unlearning many habits53:00 - Kit’s first insight53:45 - relaxation is just another habit55:20 - humans are more doglike, than catlike56:45 - Yusef on how being relaxed can become the new norm57:15 - the thought stream58:45 - Kit’s experience on retreat in Berkeley1:03:05 - why it’s so important to be able to relax1:04:05 - “I don’t have to be, or do, anything1:07:00 - a few quick questions1:08:00 - pay attention to what’s actually happening now1:11:30 - importance of comfort in stretching1:13:30 - life-changing skills1:14:30 - not adding anything1:17:30 - breath counting1:24:15 - experiencing serenity in the body was life-changing1:24:30 - mantra1:28:00 - “neural down-regulation”1:29: 30 - the difference between being relaxed and deeply relaxed1:31:30 - sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems1:34:30 - the importance of being aware that one is relaxed1:35:45 - engaging with reality directly1:36:10 - difference between non-attachment and detachment1:37:00 - anger1:41:45 - the ‘dis-ease’ of being you1:43:45 - Final question: what should we NOT do?1:48:00 - what do you want out of your life?1:51:00 - Kit chastises Yusef's reading style1:51:50 - the book Essentialism”1:52:30 - knowing what you don’t want1:55:00 - being a beginner by choice1:58:30 - Rousseau’s great quote Find out more from Kit at https://stretchtherapy.net/

Kurz vor unserer Sommerpause haben mein Co-Founder Dr. Nico Rönpagel und ich uns ein paar Tage für ein Offsite am See am Rande von Berlin genommen. In der von Vogelgezwitscher begleiteten Episode lassen wir die letzten Monate Revue passieren, sprechen über die Wichtigkeit von Offsites für Unternehmen und über unsere Pläne für den Sommer. In der zweiten Hälfte der Folge tauschen wir uns dazu aus, welche Gefahren in der Verflachung von Achtsamkeit liegen, wie die Verbindungen zu Buddhismus sind und was sich hinter dem Begriff McMindfulness verbirgt. ► Podcast und Social Media: http://linktr.ee/danielrieber ► Blog Post zu McMindfulness: https://www.mindful-leadership-circle.com/post/blog_embracing_mcmindfulness ► Buch McMindfulness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600158/mcmindfulness-by-ronald-purser/ ► LinkedIn Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nico-rönpagel-420478186/

Mindfulness has become such a huge part of the world we live in and has integrated into mainstream culture. There are a vast number of traditional and spiritual practices that date back hundreds of years and span across cultures far outside of what we’re exposed to in the West and it’s important we educate ourselves on the origin of these methods. Today, I’m joined by thought leader and established teacher, Ron Purser. Ron is a Professor of Management at San Francisco State University, and Published Author of the best selling book, ‘McMindfulness’. He shares a unique perspective, having integrated traditional Buddhist practices into his life, he does a brilliant job of challenging the ideals that are emphasized through modern mindfulness tools. To hear more insights from Ron Purser and learn more about his personal approach to this topic, tune in to Episode 80 of Technology for Mindfulness!Some of the questions I ask:Could you talk about your personal background with mindfulness? (4:08)What are your concerns now that mindfulness is such a mainstream ideology? (9:17)What does mindfulness mean for you in a broader sense and in relation to traditional Buddhist teachings? (14:41)Could you elaborate on how you believe mindfulness apps are being used as overtly solitary experiences (30:22)From your experience, what is mindfulness other than a self-help technique? (37:10)Would you agree that a lot of self-help apps are too introductory and don’t cover mindfulness in a broader sense? (40:19)What would you recommend to those wanting to learn more about mindfulness? (43:09)What you’ll learn in this episode:The history of Martial Arts and Shotokan Karate (1:20)How Buddhism has become synonymous with mindfulness (7:44)How mindfulness ideologies have become part of the mainstream and integrated into Western culture (18:40)The commoditization behind mindfulness in corporate environments (23:44)A brief excerpt from ‘McMindfulness’ - How the US Army have militarized the clinical application of mindfulness (27:24)The privatization of stress and the connection that has to our bodies (33:16)The political ideologies and connotations behind fanatic mindfulness (35:23)Connect with Robert Plotkin:Technology For Mindfulness WebsiteBlueshift IP WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Ron Purser:WebsiteThe Mindful Cranks - Podcast McMindfulness - Book See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam looks into body language after a twitter user’s viral claim that The Mountain from Game of Thrones is revealing “Beta Male” behaviour in a photo. Darren dives into the world of Cyber War with a great overview of The Perfect Weapon by David Sanger, and how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics. He also looks at Ronald Purser’s McMindfulness, a razor-sharp critique of the mindfulness movement. Stay safe!

Mindfulness teacher Nico joins me to discuss consciousness, the Berlin scene, dance music vs. conscious dance, how to look at art,  classical music, museums vs. computers, mindful listening, historical consciousness, the future of mindfulness and McMindfulness, corporate meditation, and the power of dreams.  https://nicoroenpagel.com

Etwas Neues tun setzt voraus: man muss es sich vorstellen können, wertungsfrei im Kopf und offen sein. Dazu braucht es die richtige innere, achtsame Haltung zu sich selbst, sagt Martina Dopfer. Nach Stationen bei Startups und in Corporates beschäftigte sie sich unter anderem als Yogalehrerin sehr mit Meditation, Reflexion und Achtsamkeit. Inzwischen hat sie das Buch "Achtsamkeit und Innovation in integrierten Unternehmen" geschrieben, mit ihrem Unternehmen mynd:way bietet sie Workshops für mehr Achtsamkeit in Zeiten der Digitalisierung - abseits von McMindfulness, denn: "Wir brauchen die Erfahrung in den Unternehmen, im Hier und Jetzt zu sein, Mitgefühl und ein höheres Verständnis von uns selbst zu entwickeln." Mitarbeiter wie Führungskräfte können lernen, "bei sich zu sein, damit sie sich als ganzer Mensch im Unternehmen einbringen können."

Over time, religion has embedded itself into our cultural traditions. Seemingly secular concepts such as medicine, venture capital, and mindful living have all been influenced in various ways by religious models. Listen as we explore modern day concepts, and why it is imperative to understand these topics through a religious studies lens. Virtues: Awareness, Curiosity, Interconnectedness My conversation with Kin highlights awareness, curiosity, and interconnectedness to the systems at work around us. It is important to develop the awareness of historical paradigms and their role in modern society. Once we tune into the ancient religious theory that has influenced everyday behaviors and societal systems such as healthcare, it is essential for us to then remain curious about that theory. Approaching cultural norms through the lens of curiosity helps to keep our guard down and our eyes and ears up. With this, we now have an intent to learn as opposed to the intent to protect our self (or our own belief systems). Curiosity about the inception of mainstream ideas such as media, mindfulness, and ethics, helps us to develop a deeper understanding towards these topics. We then begin to realize how integral religious theory has been to developing structures in society throughout time. Our ancestor's explanations of the world around them, is interconnected to how we understand the world today. This serves as a reminder, that we are connected as one human species, navigating the waters of life. Check out these resources if you are interested in diving deeper into my conversation with Kin. Handbook of Ethical Foundations of Mindfulness https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319765372 The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Web-That-Has-Weaver-Understanding/dp/0809228408/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+web+that+has+no+weaver&qid=1586637049&sr=8-1 Shigehisa Kuriyama, The Expressiveness of the Body and the Divergence of Greek and Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Expressiveness-Divergence-Greek-Chinese-Medicine/dp/0942299892/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Expressiveness+of+the+Body+and+the+Divergence+of+Greek+and+Chinese+Medicine&qid=1586637113&sr=8-1 Charles A. Goodman, Paternalist Deception in the Lotus Sūtra http://blogs.dickinson.edu/buddhistethics/2011/01/28/paternalist-deception-in-the-lotus-sutra/ John Hinnell, The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion (Routledge Religion Companions) https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Companion-Study-Religion-Companions/dp/0415473276/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1586637933&refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Hinnells&s=books&sr=1-1&text=John+Hinnells Bodhi, Bhikkhu, What does mindfulness really mean? A canonical perspective https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14639947.2011.564813?cookieSet=1 Ronald Purser, McMindfulness, How Mindfulness became the new capitalist spirituality https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600158/mcmindfulness-by-ronald-purser/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beyond-mcmindfulness_b_3519289?guccounter=1 Mark Singleton, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice https://global.oup.com/academic/product/yoga-body-9780195395341?cc=us&lang=en& Ruiping Fan, Truth Telling in Medicine: The Confucian View https://academic.oup.com/jmp/article-abstract/29/2/179/953604?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Over time, religion has embedded itself into our cultural traditions. Seemingly secular concepts such as medicine, venture capital, and mindful living have all been influenced in various ways by religious models. Listen as we explore modern day concepts, and why it is imperative to understand these topics through a religious studies lens. Virtues: Awareness, Curiosity, Interconnectedness My conversation with Kin highlights awareness, curiosity, and interconnectedness to the systems at work around us. It is important to develop the awareness of historical paradigms and their role in modern society. Once we tune into the ancient religious theory that has influenced everyday behaviors and societal systems such as healthcare, it is essential for us to then remain curious about that theory. Approaching cultural norms through the lens of curiosity helps to keep our guard down and our eyes and ears up. With this, we now have an intent to learn as opposed to the intent to protect our self (or our own belief systems). Curiosity about the inception of mainstream ideas such as media, mindfulness, and ethics, helps us to develop a deeper understanding towards these topics. We then begin to realize how integral religious theory has been to developing structures in society throughout time. Our ancestor’s explanations of the world around them, is interconnected to how we understand the world today. This serves as a reminder, that we are connected as one human species, navigating the waters of life. Check out these resources if you are interested in diving deeper into my conversation with Kin. Handbook of Ethical Foundations of Mindfulness https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319765372 The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Web-That-Has-Weaver-Understanding/dp/0809228408/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+web+that+has+no+weaver&qid=1586637049&sr=8-1 Shigehisa Kuriyama, The Expressiveness of the Body and the Divergence of Greek and Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Expressiveness-Divergence-Greek-Chinese-Medicine/dp/0942299892/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Expressiveness+of+the+Body+and+the+Divergence+of+Greek+and+Chinese+Medicine&qid=1586637113&sr=8-1 Charles A. Goodman, Paternalist Deception in the Lotus Sūtra http://blogs.dickinson.edu/buddhistethics/2011/01/28/paternalist-deception-in-the-lotus-sutra/ John Hinnell, The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion (Routledge Religion Companions) https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Companion-Study-Religion-Companions/dp/0415473276/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1586637933&refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Hinnells&s=books&sr=1-1&text=John+Hinnells Bodhi, Bhikkhu, What does mindfulness really mean? A canonical perspective https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14639947.2011.564813?cookieSet=1 Ronald Purser, McMindfulness, How Mindfulness became the new capitalist spirituality https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/600158/mcmindfulness-by-ronald-purser/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beyond-mcmindfulness_b_3519289?guccounter=1 Mark Singleton, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice https://global.oup.com/academic/product/yoga-body-9780195395341?cc=us&lang=en& Ruiping Fan, Truth Telling in Medicine: The Confucian View https://academic.oup.com/jmp/article-abstract/29/2/179/953604?redirectedFrom=fulltext

My guest this week is Ron Purser (@ronpurser), author of McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality. We discuss the commodifying of mindfulness and theInvocation: A life in Vain by Ono no komachi (translation by Peter MacMillon) http://www.thehypertexts.com/Ono%20no%20Komachi%20English%20Translations.htmEditing by Brian Ziegenhagen, check out his pod: http://youarehere.libsyn.com/s02e02-rex-manning-day?fbclid=IwAR2L2_YIJvQpcw0nx6nTSfz0GmyJ1DtWsF--vvdI9W1ug3XW7IAtU6dQ36sMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!Next week: Black metal environmentalism with Jesse McWilliams

My guest this week is Buster Benson (@buster), author of Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement. We discuss discussions and Buster's preferred methods for untangling confusions.Invocation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CassandraEditing by Brian Ziegenhagen, check out his pod: http://youarehere.libsyn.com/s02e02-rex-manning-day?fbclid=IwAR2L2_YIJvQpcw0nx6nTSfz0GmyJ1DtWsF--vvdI9W1ug3XW7IAtU6dQ36sMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!Next week: McMindfulness with Ron Purser

Nico Detourn has been practicing for three years at Jikoji, where she serves as shika (guest manager) and event coordinator among other roles. She also practices in San Jose with Floating Zendo, founded by her teacher, Angie Boissevain. This was her first dharma talk at Jikoji. Among Nico's topics this Sunday were McMindfulness, dharmasplaining, and being "unleashed" in a Zen community. 

Ron Purser, Ph.D. is a professor of management at San Francisco State University where he has taught the last eighteen years in both the MBA and undergraduate business programs. Prior to moving to San Francisco, he taught at Loyola University of Chicago. He received his doctorate in organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University. He is co-author of five books including, 24/7: Time and Temporality in the Network Society (Stanford University Press, 2007), and over 60 academic journal articles and book chapters. More recently, Prof. Purser writings have been exploring the challenges and issues of introducing mindfulness into secular contexts, particularly with regards to its encounter with modernity, Western consumer capitalism, and individualism. In 1981, he began attending classes and retreats at the Tibetan Nyingma Institute in Berkeley. His formal Zen training started at the Cleveland Zen Center in 1985 under Koshin Ogui Sensei, who had been Shunryu Suzuki’s personal assistant in the early 1960’s. After returning to San Francisco in 1997, he continued to study and practice with Zen teachers and Tibetan lamas, is now an ordained Dharma instructor in the Korean Zen Buddhist Taego order. His professional writings and publications currently focus on the application of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness practices to management, and organizations.  His recent articles include Revisiting Mindfulness: A Buddhist-Based Conceptualization (with Joe Milillo at Harvard); Zen and the Art of Organizational Maintenance; Zen and the Creative Management of Dilemmas (with Albert Low); Deconstructing Lack: A Buddhist Perspective on Egocentric Organizations; and A Buddhist-Lacanian Perspective on Lack. His articles Beyond McMindfulness (Huffington Post) and Mindfulness’ Truthiness Problem (Salon.com) went viral in 2013 and 2014.

Mindfulness – the psychological practice of bringing one's attention to the present moment through meditation – has gone mainstream. It has been enthusiastically co-opted by Silicon Valley and other large corporations as well as schools, governments and even the U.S. military. But what if, instead of changing the world, mindfulness has become a banal form of capitalist spirituality that mindlessly avoids social and political transformation, reinforcing the status quo? That's the view of Ronald Purser, Professor of Management at San Francisco State University, Buddhist practitioner and author of McMindfulness. In this episode of the Intelligence Squared podcast, he was interviewed by Helen Lewis of The Atlantic on his radical critique of the mindfulness industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his recent exposé, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality (Repeater Books, 2019), Ronald Purser Ph.D. takes a hard look at the mindfulness movement that has taken society by storm. Purser opens the book by questioning elements of the movement that have lead to its success: its scientific credibility, its secular façade, the prevailing discourse in society around stress, and other topics. Purser’s main concern, however, is that mindfulness is being used to reinforce the capitalist system by absolving companies of any responsibility for its negative consequences, for example work-related mental health problems, and shifting full responsibility onto the shoulders of the individual. Purser also points out how mindfulness is being used in questionable ways in schools, the US military and national governments. Purser ends the book by discussing his vision of a revolutionary, socially-minded, collective-based form of mindfulness. Full of humor and eye-opening anecdotes, McMindfulness is a thought-provoking book that forces readers to look at the mindfulness movement in a new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I’m joined by Ron Purser to discuss how mindfulness, rather than starting any meaningful revolution, is feeding right into the neoliberal capitalist ideology, and becoming what Purser calls “the new capitalist spirituality”. Ron is a professor of management at San Francisco State University, as well as an ordained Zen dharma teacher in the Korean Zen Taego order of Buddhism.We discuss the incompatibility between meditation practice and neoliberal capitalism, the difference between democratic socialism and anti/post capitalism, and the flexibility of our experience of time.

This week the gang are looking at the explosion of the Mindfulness Industry, and ask the question - is this simply individualising the stress of modern capitalist society, and seeking to neutralise us in the growing social and political problems? Ron Purser joins to discuss his book on the topic, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality. We also touch on the history of HR, and the disturbing tweets from inside Amazon's fulfilment centre. Ron's website: https://www.ronpurser.com/ Ron also has a podcast! http://mindfulcranks.com Get a sneak peek of the book with the Guardian's Long Read: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/14/the-mindfulness-conspiracy-capitalist-spirituality Rowan also quotes this article from Sahanika Ratnayake: https://aeon.co/essays/mindfulness-is-loaded-with-troubling-metaphysical-assumptions Some of the harrowing Amazon Worker tweets can be found here: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/59npad/amazons-creepy-twitter-pr-army-growing

“When I move half as fast, I notice twice as much,” says psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Tara Brach. It’s a truth we’ve all experienced in one way or another, often when it’s forced upon us by life circumstances. Brach shared one such insight in a talk earlier this year when she described a new mother who was diagnosed with cancer and not given much time to live. The mother’s mantra became “I have no time to rush.” It was her way of savoring every last drop of her life.  These quotes can serve as a reminder of the benefits of slowing down to wake up, of the timeless and practical wisdom in this line from The Provincial Letters by Blaise Pascal: “The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.”  But how can the lessons of mindfulness be applied to workplace communications in the “fail fast and break things” culture of many startups, including those that are increasingly embracing remote work? First, it’s important to note that mindfulness has become a buzzword and even spawned a thriving McMindfulness industry, where it’s often used in the workplace for “subduing employee unrest, promoting a tacit acceptance of the status quo and as an instrumental tool for keeping attention focused on institutional goals.”  With that realization out of the way, let’s establish a shared understanding of how we’re defining mindfulness. What’s the definition of mindfulness?  Mindfulness definitions vary slightly across disciplines and speakers, but the thread remains the same. Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, considered by many to be a pioneering figure in bringing mindfulness to the West, describes it as “the capacity to be aware of what is going on.” Having attended a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, I can attest that this “what is going on” applies and can extend to everything. When sipping tea, for example, it could mean being aware of the bodily sensations that arise with each sip and having gratitude for every element of the tea’s long journey to your cup.  Another definition comes from the American Psychological Association, which defines mindfulness as “a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment. In this sense, mindfulness is a state and not a trait. While it might be promoted by certain practices or activities, such as meditation, it is not equivalent to or synonymous with them.”  With those definitions as our base, here are a few practical ways to bring mindfulness into your remote work communications.  1. Choose the medium that maximizes human intelligence.  This advice comes from a recent workshop by Dr. Donald Rothberg. During a conversation about how best to communicate with colleagues in increasingly digital environments, Rothberg explained that it’s critical to step back, consider the context of our communication and then choose the medium that gives us the best chance to establish a human connection. If, for example, you typically use a workplace chat tool for quick back-and-forth dialogue on tasks, consider upgrading to an audio conversation or, better yet (and if both parties are comfortable with it), a video call for longer or more important matters.  These upgrades can create a more mindful environment because they bring the nuances of voice and natural human contact into the picture. I’ve recently “upgraded” from audio to video calls with a public relations firm my company works with and, even after just two weeks, I feel our overall relationship has improved dramatically. *** To read the rest of Cameron's article, please visit Forbes.com.

Nesse programa, Natasha Bontempi, do Café com Mindfulness, explicou Mindfulness de uma forma descomplicada. Respondeu também porque tanta gente está falando de presença plena e quais os reais benefícios dela. Também contou sobre a conexão de Mindfulness e Tecnologia e falou sobre a polêmica do McMindfulness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicers/message

From celebrity endorsements to monks, neuroscientists and meditation coaches rubbing shoulders with CEOs at the World Economic Forum in Davos, it is clear that mindfulness has gone mainstream. Some have even called it a revolution.But what if, instead of changing the world, mindfulness has become a banal form of capitalist spirituality that mindlessly avoids social and political transformation, reinforcing the neoliberal status quo? Writer + Academic Ronald Purser joined us in conversation with Hettie O'Brien to debunk the so-called “mindfulness revolution,” exposing how corporations, schools, governments and the military have co opted it as technique for social control and self-pacification.

How mindfulness became the new capitalist spirituality. More info on "McMindfulness": http://bit.ly/2MUj96G Alec on Twitter: bit.ly/2Dta2Er Host: Alec Opperman Logo Design: Shane Lessa Theme Song: Fender Bender by Bad Snacks

Ron's new book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality ... A brief history of mindfulness in America ... Ron's critique of the corporate teaching of mindfulness ... A tool vs. a path ... Ron: The mindfulness industry individualizes social problems ... A call for civic mindfulness ... Can capitalism and spirituality be reconciled? ...

In this highly informative discussion, David and I define mindfulness and neoliberalism and then have a thorough discussion of neoliberal practices in schools, how to implement mindfulness, how mindfulness can be a trojan horse (for good or ill), McMindfulness, mindfulness as a tool for liberation, the failures of a post-Frierian education system, cultural appropriation, the challenges of assessment and more.David supplied a treasure trove of resources. They include:Mindfulness and social change network based in the UK:https://mindfulnessandsocialchange.org/A collection of social mindfulness voices: https://mindfulnessandsocialchange.org/2019/04/02/a-new-social-mindfulness-resource/A Canadian website run by Deborah Orr: http://www.contemplativeeducation.ca/Beth Berrila's website on mindfulness and critical pedagogy: http://www.contemplativepracticesforantioppressionpedagogy.com/And David's own podcast on mindfulness:www.mindfulcranks.com

Ronald Purser is a professor of management at San Francisco State University and a longtime Buddhist practitioner who popularized the term McMindfulness in a piece he wrote for the Huffington Post in 2013. In it, he argued  that mindfulness practice has been commercialized, and reduced to a mere “self-help technique.” His new book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality, offers an argument against the mindfulness movement, claiming that corporations have embraced the practice in order to advance a neoliberal agenda.  Here, Purser strikes a more balanced tone and discusses the good and bad of the mindfulness movement, explains what he means by the catch-all term McMindfulness, and presents his view that mindfulness has an untapped potential to bring about real social change.

Show #248 | Guest: Professor Ronald Purser | Show Summary: Angie sits down for a fascinating hour with Ron Purser, Professor of Management at San Francisco State University, to discuss his new book McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became The New Capitalist Spirituality. The booming popularity of the mindfulness movement has also turned it into a lucrative cottage industry. Business savvy consultants pushing mindfulness training promise that it will improve work efficiency, reduce absenteeism, and enhance the “soft skills” that are crucial to career success. Some even assert that mindfulness training can act as a “disruptive technology,” reforming even the most dysfunctional companies into kinder, more compassionate and sustainable organizations. So far, however, no empirical studies have been published that support these claims.

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It's no secret: "modern mindfulness" is in -- especially in the United States, and it is spreading rapidly also within Europe. We chat to Ron Purser, head of the Mindful Cranks Podcast and author of McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became The New Capitalist Spirituality, on his critique of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme that may have gotten too big for its britches to become a trendy self-help business model and even harmful for people and society in the long run. How has "modern mindfulness" been severed from its true Buddhist roots? How have big companies like Google and Apple hijacked mindfulness programmes to keep workers docile and the wheel of good ol' capitalism spinning? Is the science backing mindfulness even that sound? We go over all these questions and more in this engaging interview. McMindfulness will be released in July, 2019. Catch Ron at Foyle's Bookstore in Charring Cross, London in early August at his book signing.

While critics accuse some of us of practicing McMindfulness, is any type of mindfulness "wrong?" Since mindfulness includes non-judgment, the answer has to be no. Join us for a discussion on  the differences between levels of mindfulness meditation practices.

It seems the more mindfulness is mainstreamed, the more its claims are being questioned. Ron Purser, Professor of Management at SFSU and author of the new groundbreaking book, McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality, has been a longtime critic of the widespread mainstreaming and overselling of mindfulness practices. He views mainstream mindfulness as an amplifier of Western consumerist individualism and a banal form of capitalist spirituality; one he claims utterly avoids cultivation of social and political transformation. Ron challenges the widely accepted narrative that stress is self-imposed and mindfulness is the cure-all, and offers ways for mindfulness delivery in healthcare and business settings to cast off its neoliberal shackles, and be redirected toward collective awakening.  Ron and I have known each other for quite some time. He is erudite and engaging. I"m sure you will enjoy this stimulating, thought-provoking conversation. Ron's website   Ron Purser is Professor of Management in the College of Business and the Educational Doctorate in Leadership program in the College of Education at SFSU San Francisco State University. His scholarship currently focuses on mindfulness in organizations, and how Buddhist psychology and Buddhist social theory can inform social change and transformation. In addition, Prof. Purser writings have been exploring the challenges and issues of introducing mindfulness into secular contexts, particularly with regards to its encounter with modernity, Western consumer capitalism, and individualism. Dr. Purser is an ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the Korean Zen Taego order of Buddhism. Tarthang Tulku Time, Space, and Knowledge   Disclaimer: The information in this episode or on groundlessground.com is intended for information and entertainment purposes only, and does not claim to be or constitute therapeutic advice or mental health treatment.

Ronald Purser és autor del llibre ‘McMindfulness’. En un article recent per al diari britànic ‘The Guardian’ plantejava com ‘‘l'estrés s'haprivatitzat, i la càrrega de gestionar-lo se subcontracta alsindividus’’. Volem parlar d'això amb el periodista David Blay, coautor d'‘El viaje del equilibrista’, autor de ‘Por qué no nos dejan trabajardesde casa?’, en què reflexiona precisament sobre com les nostresrelacions laborals acaben influint d'una manera tan decisiva en la ideade benestar.

Dr. Miles Neale is a contemplative psychotherapist based in New York and one of the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers. Miles coined the term "McMindfulness," to address the problem we have in society of "cherry-picked teachings from ancient, mostly threatened, wisdom cultures and mass-marketed them as consumerist goods.” While there are certainly benefits to providing soft-entry points, we're ultimately diluting teachings and robbing ourselves of a deeper spiritual experience. His book, Gradual Awakening, provides a practical training manual of 30 ancient contemplative insights and meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist Path. He makes it accessible for the Western mind, while at the same time, staying true to the ancient teachings and practices. In this week’s conversation we went explored: The problem of McMindfulness Why practicing certain things doesn’t make sense until you prepare yourself before How to organise your spiritual practice effectively Core principles to orient your life around Transcendance vs Embodiment - why both are needed A map that guarantees progress Favourite Quote: “In other words, transcendence isn’t the destination but a necessary stop to unburden fixation, so we can return to ordinary life with open minds and warmer hearts. Or, as Godwin put it, “Breaking out is only as important as how we break back in.”

In part two of our series on mindfulness, we continue to look at some ways in which these practices have been used as tools of manipulation, including by military forces past and present. Our discussion then moves to the topic of mindfulness in coaching, in order to examine its relationship with Kegan's theory of adult development, its role in ethical leadership, and the problems associated with thinking about thinking. Finally, we have a look at what we need to consider before using mindfulness practices with our clients.

What's the difference between meditation and mindfulness? And are these practices really as harmless and user-friendly as we are told? In the first of this two-part episode on mindfulness, we're joined by Dr Alex Norman of Western Sydney University. If you're interested in where mindfulness comes from, what we're doing with it now, and the potential dangers of utilising this ancient practice in a modern context, this is the episode for you. 

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Today we are speaking with Dr. Miles Neale. Dr. Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, international speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House US and Weill Cornell Medical College. Miles is author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human along with its audio companion of guided meditations The Gradual Path. The proceeds for both the book and the program go to supporting the Kopan Nunnery in Nepal. He is also coeditor of the groundbreaking volume Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy. Miles is based in New York City. For more information please visit www.milesneale.com. We’ll also have that link in the show resources for you. In this episode we go deep into what Miles calls the “sickness of paradigm” that he believes is plaguing our modern cultures. We explore whether spirituality has become a necessary medicine for our current crises, what may help us wake up a sense of interconnectivity, and the dilemmas presented to us by the trend towards watered-down meditation practices, which he has termed “McMindfulness”. Miles presents us with the possibility that all human beings have the potential to awaken if they are willing to walk the gradual steps of the heroes journey.

EXCELLENT EPISODE ALERT Dr. Miles Neale stops by Synchronicity to talk about calling out McMindfulness and the gradual path to enlightenment. https://www.milesneale.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gradual-Awakening-Tibetan-Buddhist-Becoming/dp/1683642090 Gradual Awakening Course: https://www.milesneale.com/gradual-awakening/

In this episode, Ron Purser comes on to the imperfect Buddha podcast to talk about neoliberalism and its impact on mindfulness, Buddhism, spirituality, and the experience of all these in the individual and the impact is greater then you likely believe. You are a neoliberal subject to some degree and the ethics and manner of practice of this insipid ideology has seeped into almost all contemporary spiritual practice. Such practice can be a site of resistance to the excesses of individualism, goal achievement, productivity, and self-serving interest. Such practices can reconnect us to a social and environmental vision and experience of ourselves in the world. But this is only possible if you become aware of how neoliberalism has participated in shaping your practice in certain ways. The Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek was not wrong when he stated that Buddhism, among all the world's religions, is the greatest companion to neoliberalism, which would prefer you to keep focusing in and on yourself; “It's up to you they say! You must do it alone, and if you fail well, it's all your fault!” Does this sound familiar? It should do as it's a major part of the neoliberal ethic. Ron and I talk about a range of interesting topics that go beyond neoliberalism and include finding the edge in practise and Time, Space & Knowledge. We cover McMindfulness, freedom, liberation free from the neoliberal ethic, and other exciting utopian topics. We talk about the alternatives to a practice informed by the near liberal ethic. So don't panic, it's not all naysaying, we've got some solutions here too! Ron was a great guest and I enjoyed our conversation together and I think you will too. Don't forget to leave comments at one of our groovy locations. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ron Purser comes on to the imperfect Buddha podcast to talk about neoliberalism and its impact on mindfulness, Buddhism, spirituality, and the experience of all these in the individual and the impact is greater then you likely believe. You are a neoliberal subject to some degree and the ethics and manner of practice of this insipid ideology has seeped into almost all contemporary spiritual practice. Such practice can be a site of resistance to the excesses of individualism, goal achievement, productivity, and self-serving interest. Such practices can reconnect us to a social and environmental vision and experience of ourselves in the world. But this is only possible if you become aware of how neoliberalism has participated in shaping your practice in certain ways. The Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek was not wrong when he stated that Buddhism, among all the world’s religions, is the greatest companion to neoliberalism, which would prefer you to keep focusing in and on yourself; “It’s up to you they say! You must do it alone, and if you fail well, it’s all your fault!” Does this sound familiar? It should do as it’s a major part of the neoliberal ethic. Ron and I talk about a range of interesting topics that go beyond neoliberalism and include finding the edge in practise and Time, Space & Knowledge. We cover McMindfulness, freedom, liberation free from the neoliberal ethic, and other exciting utopian topics. We talk about the alternatives to a practice informed by the near liberal ethic. So don’t panic, it’s not all naysaying, we’ve got some solutions here too! Ron was a great guest and I enjoyed our conversation together and I think you will too. Don’t forget to leave comments at one of our groovy locations. Links O'Connell Coaching: oconnellcoaching.com/ Post-Traditional Buddhism: posttraditionalbuddhism.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imperfectbuddha Twitter: https://twitter.com/Imperfectbuddha You can find out more on this topic by reading the following articles which were both partially written by Ron. https://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/34093 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ron-purser/beyond-mcmindfulness_b_3519289.html Ron’s personal website: http://ronpurser.com

Achtsamkeit für Einsteiger - mit einem besonderen Blick auf Achtsamkeitstraining in Unternehmen. Wie wir durch Übung unser Gehirn verändern und damit die Zentren von Stress und Angst im Kopf verkleinern. Kurze Einführung.

On how mindfulness programs can be a smokescreen to avoid systems change, and a more in-depth and personal discussion of meditation and the Mind-System model of consciousness. An addendum to this discussion: http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-143

We're told Mindfulness is the cure for our stressful lives. But what if we're really being sold ‘McMindfulness'  - quick and dirty solutions to keep us productive? Find out from some of the world's most respected Mindfulness teachers and critics.

• Phobias Formed (Blame our ancestors) - Science points to direct experiences in forming phobias that can be found further down the genetic line. Raghu rattles off some of the more interesting fears in the modern age - does ignorance play a role in many of these irrational fears? • Mindfulness vs. Therapy (Head to Head) - Spiritual circles sometimes frown upon psychoanalysis, citing its potential to perpetuate thought patterns. We have to keep in mind that meditation alone can’t always provide the healing one might need. Some of the deeper wounds and unconscious fears can linger beyond meditations reach. Raghu agrees, and offers some of his own personal experience with therapy, advising to find someone who isn’t attached to any one school of thought. Dave highlights the unique brand of modern neuroses, which may require a multifaceted approach • Wounds (Deep Cuts) - Dave highlights the unique brand of modern neuroses, which may require a multifaceted approach. Can meditation and therapy adapt to the ever-evolving market of suffering? • Embrace, Explore and Understand - Working with your shadow is a difficult task, regardless of how you approach it. It requires a deep commitment to be honest and loving with yourself • Prolonging Mourning Meditation - At times, your practice may be preventing you from fully addressing your suffering. Try to avoid the spiritual bypass of pushing these issues away • Emancipatory Meditation (Choiceless Awareness?) - “Involves intimacy with oneself as an extraordinary and vital activity in which one attends to whatever one is experiencing without any preconceived conclusions, and without trying to get rid if it” - Don’t encourage, but be aware, without judgment • Ogre as Guru - Dave comments on one of the ‘Eight Verses of Thought Transformation’ by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa. Through practice we learn to transform what we detest - The teachings are everywhere and everyone. But, how do we actually apply this to real life horror, and when is it appropriate to act? Dave points to the current terror of ISIS, and draws on the teachings of the Dalai Lama in sorting this mess out • Taking Up Arms (With Brothers in Arms) - How can we remain mindful when using force, and play out our roles without attachment.