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Jon Kabat-Zinn: Mindfulness and Mainstream Government

Jon Kabat-Zinn discusses mindfulness in the real world.

  • By Mindful Staff
  • October 20, 2015
  • Audio

Kabat-Zinn speaks about his trip to UK Parliament last year, and how the concept of a mindful nation is being adapted in the UK, as well as in the US by Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), author of A Mindful Nation and The Real Food Revolution.

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Mindful Staff

Our Mindful.org editorial team specializes in mindfulness, meditation, and mindful living content for Mindful magazine and Mindful.org. We research, write, and curate evidence-based insights, guided meditations, and practical tips designed to boost well-being, reduce stress, and nurture a daily mindfulness practice. Count on our expert editors to deliver the latest mindfulness news, meditation techniques, and mindful living strategies to help you live more present, balanced, and resilient.

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