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Urban Mindfulness

Finding peace in the middle of it all.

Mindfulness
Buddhism and Psychotherapy: Interview With Dr. Miles Neale

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on June 11, 2013

Buddhism has been increasingly incorporated into psychotherapy. Why? How does it further our understanding of what it means to be human? In this interview, Dr. Miles Neale offers his perspective on how Buddhist practice promotes our development as individuals and as a species.

Buddhism has been increasingly incorporated into psychotherapy. Why? How does it further our understanding of what it means to be human? In this interview, Dr. Miles Neale offers his perspective on how Buddhist practice promotes our development as individuals and as a species.

Meditation
Why You Can't Sit in Meditation (And What to Do About It)

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on December 10, 2012

Many folks like the idea of meditation, but can't sit still. Instead of getting frustrated, get inspired to practice differently. A little mindful movement goes a long way.

Many folks like the idea of meditation, but can't sit still. Instead of getting frustrated, get inspired to practice differently. A little mindful movement goes a long way.

Meditation
Why You Can't Meditate (And What to Do About It)

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on December 3, 2012

The first in a series on obstacles to meditation practice, this article explores what to do when we don't have enough time to meditate.

The first in a series on obstacles to meditation practice, this article explores what to do when we don't have enough time to meditate.

Mindfulness
Honk if you love mindfulness! Ten tips for mindful commuting

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on March 14, 2011

How do people practice mindfulness when commuting? Indeed, this can be an incredibly frustrating and stressful experience for us.

How do people practice mindfulness when commuting? Indeed, this can be an incredibly frustrating and stressful experience for us.

Mindfulness
Compassion in the City: An Interview with Sharon Salzberg

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on May 3, 2010

Sharon Salzberg discusses the application of mindfulness, compassion, and other Buddhist practices to common urban experiences.

Sharon Salzberg discusses the application of mindfulness, compassion, and other Buddhist practices to common urban experiences.

Mindfulness
Top 10 Reasons Why Mindfulness is Cool

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on March 23, 2010

Within psychology, mindfulness has been growing in popularity over the past few decades. It's been described as awareness, an openness to our experiences, and objective observation (among other things). But, what is it about mindfulness that makes it so great?

Within psychology, mindfulness has been growing in popularity over the past few decades. It's been described as awareness, an openness to our experiences, and objective observation (among other things). But, what is it about mindfulness that makes it so great?

Mindfulness
Letting Go of Expectations: A Lesson in Mindful Parenting

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on June 16, 2009

Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn have describe parenting as "a gigantic adventure" and "an 18 year retreat" in mindfulness.  So, what's a struggling-to-be-mindful dad do when his son won't answer a simple question?

Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn have describe parenting as "a gigantic adventure" and "an 18 year retreat" in mindfulness.  So, what's a struggling-to-be-mindful dad do when his son won't answer a simple question?

Mindfulness
The Dalai Lama on Urban Mindfulness, Violent Offenders, and Mad Dogs

Jonathan S. Kaplan Ph.D. on June 3, 2009

Last month, the Dalai Lama was the featured speaker at a conference on wisdom and compassion sponsored by Harvard Medical School. In this post, I share some of the insights that he shared, including an observation on the special importance of mindfulness for us city dwellers!

Last month, the Dalai Lama was the featured speaker at a conference on wisdom and compassion sponsored by Harvard Medical School. In this post, I share some of the insights that he shared, including an observation on the special importance of mindfulness for us city dwellers!