A Balanced Introduction to Mindfulness

Class lecture recorded in 2022. This is the definitive introduction to mindfulness. What's the origin of this practice? How did it become so popular? What are the pros and cons of its practice? How can you tell the difference between the science and the hype? Includes a brief guided mindfulness session at the end.

Prof. Pierce Salguero is a specialist in the history of Asian medicine, with a PhD in the history of medicine from Johns Hopkins Medical School. He especially focuses on, and has published widely about, Buddhist healing traditions worldwide.