{"product_id":"open-mbsr-reimagining-the-future-of-mindfulness-hardcover","title":"Open Mbsr: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMo Edjlali\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Community-Centric Framework for Learning, Teaching, and Sharing Mindfulness\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Open MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness, author Mo Edjlali charts a bold new path for mindfulness-based stress reduction. Building on Jon Kabat-Zinn's foundational work, this book addresses the systemic challenges undermining mindfulness today, from power concentration and Buddhist entanglement to rigid frameworks and one-dimensional thinking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from diverse sources including, the Agile Methodology, Quaker traditions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Edjlali offers a transformative framework built on open collaboration, collective wisdom, and genuine secular integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear-eyed critique of the challenges facing contemporary mindfulness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFramework bridging neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative practice with secular clarity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical strategies for adapting mindfulness programs across diverse settings and populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen-source principles for collaborative learning and community-driven development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Written for meditation teachers, mindfulness program administrators, and wellness professionals, Open MBSR provides a unifying and adaptable framework for evolving mindfulness teachings and practices to meet contemporary needs.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness\u003c\/i\u003e, Mo Edjlali charts a bold new path for mindfulness-based stress reduction that addresses the systemic challenges undermining contemporary practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on Jon Kabat-Zinn's foundational work, this book confronts the critical issues facing mindfulness today: power concentration in the hands of a few, Buddhist entanglement that compromises secular integrity, rigid frameworks that stifle innovation, and one-dimensional thinking that strips practices of transformative power. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mindfulness movement promised genuine transformation, yet has inadvertently created new forms of spiritual materialism, guru worship, and institutional control. Programs designed to empower individuals often foster dependency on guided meditations and certified authorities. Ancient practices meant to dissolve ego have become breeding grounds for celebrity teachers and exclusive retreats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from diverse sources including Agile methodology, open-source principles, Quaker traditions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Edjlali presents a transformative framework built on open collaboration, collective wisdom, and genuine secular integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear-eyed critique of the challenges facing contemporary mindfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA revolutionary framework bridging neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative practice with secular clarity to success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies for adapting mindfulness programs across diverse settings and populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-source principles for collaborative learning and community-driven development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for dismantling hierarchical structures while maintaining quality and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis isn't about perfecting mindfulness--it's about liberating it from the forces that constrain its potential. Through transparent principles, community ownership, and robust safeguards against power abuse, \u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a unifying and adaptable framework for evolving mindfulness teachings to meet contemporary needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for meditation teachers, mindfulness program administrators, wellness professionals, and anyone committed to authentic transformation in our rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for OPEN MBSR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR\u003c\/i\u003e provides a radical vision of how mindfulness training can grow and evolve. It addresses many of the problems and shortcomings of current approaches and lays out a pathway for how the teaching of mindfulness can become as open, flexible, and curious as the practice of it. A must for any professional who teaches mindfulness or incorporates it into their work.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--KRISTIN NEFF, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e Co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and author of \u003ci\u003eSelf-Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR\u003c\/i\u003e is the kind of book the mindfulness field has long needed. With clarity and compassion, Mo Edjlali peels back the layers of dogma, spiritual gloss, and institutional rigidity to reveal a practice that is accessible, grounded, and deeply human. This book doesn't just refine MBSR -- it unbinds it.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--MARC BRACKETT, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and author of \u003ci\u003ePermission to Feel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDealing with Feeling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eOpen MBSR\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to engage our critical thinking, helping us to examine MBSR in entirely new ways, and to further the development of the mindfulness field towards more transparency and collective wisdom.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DIANA WINSTON, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of UCLA Mindful, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Being\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFully Present\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMO EDJLALI\u003c\/b\u003e is a mindfulness innovator, technology entrepreneur, and founder\/CEO of Mindful Leader, the world's leading provider of MBSR training. With 25+ years cross-industry experience spanning NASA, FICO, and Accenture, he has pioneered workplace mindfulness integration globally, certifying over 550 facilitators and creating Meditate Together, the largest meditation community of practice platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.19 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477389898035,"sku":"9781119988632","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/p9Y0vt3Sf_9781119988632.webp?v=1759614823","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/open-mbsr-reimagining-the-future-of-mindfulness-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}