Mindfulness and the contemplative life: pathways to connection, insight, and purpose
Cortland J Dahl1, Richard J Davidson2
1Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin, 625 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA.
Abstract:
Despite the growing popular and scientific interest in mindfulness and other forms of meditation, there are important gaps in our understanding of the full range of contemplative practices and the manner in which specific forms of meditation may contribute to well-being. In this article, we discuss the relationship between mindfulness and other forms of meditation, such as those related to prosocial qualities, cognitive insight, and meaning and purpose. We propose that mindfulness plays an important role as a foundation for other contemplative practices. We also discuss the importance of worldview as a variable in mindfulness practice and raise questions that may guide future research in this area.
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