Mental Health

Are meditation apps promoting true Buddhist mindfulness?

People meditate on the helipad of Copan building to celebrate World Health Day, which was observed on April 7, in downtown Sao Paulo April 9, 2015. REUTERS/Nacho Doce  - GF10000053642

The mindfulness industry is valued at roughly US$130 million. Image: REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Gregory Grieve
Head and Professor, Religious Studies Department, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Beverley McGuire
Professor of East Asian Religions, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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