The commodification of mindfulness

Proponents of mindfulness believe that the practice is apolitical and that moral inquiry should be avoided.

It is assumed that ethical behaviour will happen naturally from practice, through the teacher's example of soft-spoken niceness, or through the chance of self-discovery. But it is flawed. The emphasis on “non-judgmental awareness” can prevent one's moral intelligence.

This reduction in stress and increase in personal happiness and wellbeing are much easier to sell than questioning injustices.