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I have a bit of a problem with this mindfulness craze, I’m not really precious about Buddhist practices being solely for Buddhists, but these mindfulness progra

I have a bit of a problem with this mindfulness craze, I’m not really precious about Buddhist practices being solely for Buddhists, but these mindfulness programmes are taking a very small aspect of something that has been practiced for millennia without really having a way to deal with the results… most people will feel something after 8 weeks or so of such a practice, however usually after this point, if they’ve not given up, a lot of stuff bubbles to the surface which really you need a proper zen teacher to work through… Someone selling you an 8 week programme to “fix your anxiety” or such, probably doesn’t have the same depth of experience as someone who has practiced Zazen for several decades, there are no shortcuts and it could be harmful. If you really want the real deal, I can recommend you read a couple of Brad Warner books before you commit.

prox 5y ago
As long as you don’t overdo it, a 15-30 minute meditation won’t hurt. I have taught yoga and meditation for over a decade and I have always been very mindful (pun intended) to not make the error of doing the hard stuff that was intended for monasteries. They are basically two different tracks. That said, having a pool of resources to help out would be beneficial to those who meditate and feel they need it.