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When Meditation Causes Harm, with Willoughby Britton & Jared Lindahl

New Books in Psychology

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Unpacking Meditation Challenges

This chapter critically examines the perceived responsibilities of meditation practitioners during challenging experiences in retreats. It highlights the importance of understanding meditation's complexities beyond relaxation and addresses how cultural narratives shape practitioner experiences. The discussion is grounded in a detailed study of Western meditators, exploring the dynamics between teaching styles and practitioner distress, while emphasizing the need for better preparation by meditation institutions.

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