{"product_id":"whats-wrong-with-mindfulness-and-robert-rosenbaum-9781614292838","title":"What's Wrong with Mindfulness (and What Isn't): Zen Perspectives","description":"\u003cb\u003eMindfulness seems to be everywhere--but are we sure that's a good thing? Teachers Sallie Jiko Tisdale, Gil Fronsdal, Norman Fischer, and more explain how removing mindfulness from Buddhism may set a dangerous precedent. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMindfulness is in fashion. Oprah loves it, Google teaches it to employees--it has become widespread as a cure-all for stress, health problems and psychological difficulties, interpersonal trouble, and existential anxiety. But when mindfulness is separated from the Buddhist tradition, is something lost? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Zen teachers gathered here each offer a unique perspective on what \"mindfulness\" means, its strengths, and the potential pitfalls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGil Fronsdal and Max Erdstein thoughtfully explore the rich Pali roots of mindfulness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarry Magid and Marc Poirier examine the unintended side effects of exposing a spiritual tradition to the demands of capitalism \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNorman Fischer demonstrates how mindfulness informs his creative process \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrace Schireson shows how mindfulness allows her to engage fully with the world as a feminist \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd more, including essays on mindfulness and environmentalism, science, and psychology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter offers insights to ground mindfulness in a deeper understanding of both where it comes from, and where it might be headed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Rosenbaum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1614292833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781614292838\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wisdom Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2016 pg. 67","brand":"Robert Rosenbaum","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984630448383,"sku":"9781614292838","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbcf27de-71d3-4a5b-8ef8-cb5a55427cb6.jpg?v=1683273344","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whats-wrong-with-mindfulness-and-robert-rosenbaum-9781614292838","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}