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Meditation apps might calm you -- but miss the point of Buddhist mindfulness

  • Written by Gregory Grieve, Head and Professor, Religious Studies Department, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Meditation apps might calm you -- but miss the point of Buddhist mindfulnessThe market has been flooded with apps related to Buddhism and most of them claim to teach meditation.akiragiulia (pixabay.com)

In today’s stressful world, mindfulness – a type of popular spirituality that strives to focus on the present moment – promises to soothe away the anxiety and stress of modern life. The Internet is full of...

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