Abstract
Purpose Preliminary evidence attests to the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing symptoms associated with a variety of medical and psychological conditions. However, there are discrepancies in how mindfulness has been operationalized, assessed, and practiced. Contemporary mindfulness assessments were developed by Western scientists and have questionable validity, particularly among diverse cultural groups. Therefore, in this research we examined mindfulness from the perspective of experts – Theravāda, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist clergy and lay practitioners.
Highlights
Preliminary evidence attests to the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing symptoms associated with a variety of medical and psychological conditions
Results data analysis is ongoing, we identified several categories that were most salient among our participants
Valid assessment of mindfulness in Western psychology is essential to enhancing our understanding of the many benefits associated with this Buddhist-derived practice and its associated phenomena
Summary
Operationalization and assessment of mindfulness: the perspective of Buddhist clergy and laypersons. From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. Purpose Preliminary evidence attests to the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing symptoms associated with a variety of medical and psychological conditions. There are discrepancies in how mindfulness has been operationalized, assessed, and practiced. Contemporary mindfulness assessments were developed by Western scientists and have questionable validity, among diverse cultural groups. In this research we examined mindfulness from the perspective of experts – Theravāda, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist clergy and lay practitioners
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