Handbook of Ethical Foundations of Mindfulness
This handbook explores the multifaceted ethical dimensions of mindfulness, from early Buddhist sources to present-day Western interpretations of mindfulness. It takes a modern ethical approach to the study of mindfulness, and traces contemporary mindfulne
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Steven Stanley · Ronald E. Purser Nirbhay N. Singh Editors
Handbook of Ethical Foundations of Mindfulness
Mindfulness in Behavioral Health
Series Editor Nirbhay N. Singh Medical College of Georgia August University Augusta, GA, USA
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Steven Stanley • Ronald E. Purser Nirbhay N. Singh Editors
Handbook of Ethical Foundations of Mindfulness
Editors Steven Stanley School of Social Sciences Cardiff University Cardiff, UK
Ronald E. Purser Department of Management San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA, USA
Nirbhay N. Singh Medical College of Georgia Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA
ISSN 2195-9579 ISSN 2195-9587 (electronic) Mindfulness in Behavioral Health ISBN 978-3-319-76537-2 ISBN 978-3-319-76538-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76538-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018942725 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
In loving memory of Shelley Stanley (1951–2016) Steven Stanley To B. Alan Wallace, who has been a guide, friend, and spiritual mentor Ronald E. Purser To my dharma brothers, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Bhikkhu Anālayo, for the journey ahead Nirbhay N. Singh
Preface
Mindfulness has become a therapy, a mass movement, and global industry. Yet where are the ethical foundations of mindfulness to be found? In our individual experience, ancient texts, or the wider social worlds in which we live? Is the secular mindfulness taught in mindfulness-based courses inherently ethical and moral? Is mindfulness itself religious, secular, or post-secul
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