Mindfulness in education: Critical debates and pragmatic considerations
Winky Lee,
Christopher T. McCaw,
Nicholas T. Van Dam
Abstract:Mindfulness has all but become a mainstay in modern education. Yet despite the incredible enthusiasm and increased application in schools, there remains significant divergence between advocates and critics. Advocates assert that mindfulness practice promotes individual and societal health and well‐being. Meanwhile, critics question the intention and the social and political implications of promoting these ancient practices in schools, arguing that the Buddhist ethics underlying mindfulness remain incompatible … Show more
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