About this episode

Jon Kabat-Zinn discusses his journey in meditation and the impact of mindfulness on society and science.

Enjoy this episode with renowned meditation teacher, author, and creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jon Kabat-Zinn. This spacious and personal conversation is full of insights on a wide range of topics, including: what drew him to meditation; his development of and vision for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR); the mystery of the line between the inside and outside of any system; adapting Buddhist practices for Western audiences; how mindfulness has been taken up in society, and science as a main driver; moving from "me" to "we"; the challenges of repeatability in scientific studies of meditation; weaving together art and science; and how 50+ years of meditation has changed him. Full show notes and resources

People in this episode

Guest: Jon Kabat-Zinn

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• meditation
• science
• Buddhism
• society
• personal development

Keywords

• mindfulness
• meditation
• MBSR
• Buddhism
• science
• personal growth
• society

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mind & Life Institute

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