The Vedic Foundations of Secular Mindfulness: A Study of Upaniṣad and Yoga Influences
Qeios September 30, 2024 K Kathirasan
This paper explores the Vedic foundations of secular mindfulness, particularly examining the influences of Advaita Vedānta, Patañjali Yoga, and Haṭha Yoga systems on the development of contemporary mindfulness practices, specifically as popularized by Jon Kabat-Zinn through his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. While mindfulness is often recognized for its Buddhist origins,...