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Complexity science can deepen your mindfulness practice

In the 1970s and ’80s, an ancient Buddhist technique for accessing the true nature of reality, known as sati, was imported to the West and became rebranded as a stress-reduction technique called ‘mindfulness’. Today, this technique has become a foundational psychological treatment that has spread across the world. It appears in hip wellness studios in France, corporate offices in Australia, and the pages of American medical insurance policies. In Germany, 82 per cent of psychotherapists are now using mindfulness in their work – a testament to its success and value. The global spread of the technique has helped millions ease their mental turmoil and find a little solace. ….[READ]