The Foundations of Modern Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn (JKZ)

Join Brown University's School of Professional Studies and the Mindfulness Center for Part 1 of an engaging, multi-speaker series on the Evolution of Mindfulness.

In this foundational session, you'll hear from mindfulness pioneer and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. We'll explore how MBSR transformed ancient mindfulness practices into a modern, evidence-based approach that revolutionized healthcare and well-being. Key topics include:

-The creation and impact of MBSR in healthcare and beyond
-The relevance of mindfulness in addressing chronic stress, anxiety, and societal challenges
-Reflections on how mindfulness can support resilience and healing in modern life

Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this session will offer profound insights into the roots of modern mindfulness and its ongoing evolution.

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Mindfulness & Meditation-Specific Vocabulary
Thank you all for watching! Below is a list of potentially unfamiliar words and terms used in the talk, along with their definitions:

Dharma – A term from Buddhist philosophy in the Pali language that refers to the sort of law and order that determines reality. For instance, gravity is a law of life, and as such is an expression of dharma. Additionally, along with the teachings of the Buddha, and found in all religions, traditions, and philosophies, there are teachings that invite humans to live with wholesomeness, integrity, kindness, and cooperation. These too can refer to the dharma.

Dhukha - A Pali word from Buddhist philosophy that speaks to unsatisfactoriness or suffering in life. Kabat-Zinn speaks of hospitals as “dukha magnets,” due to their focus on serving those who are sick.

Orthogonal – A term from mathematics and philosophy meaning independent or unrelated in a given context; used metaphorically here to describe a different, hidden dimension of experience.

Sangha (S) – A Buddhist term from the Pali language for a community of practitioners who support each other in their mindfulness journey.