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Early Meditation Journey
- Jon Kabat-Zinn began meditation at MIT after a Zen talk during a period of deep personal questioning amid the Vietnam War.
- His early scientific and artistic family background shaped his integrated view of science and mindfulness.
Street Toughness Shapes Practice
- Growing up playing on tough New York City streets gave Jon a resilience that influenced his meditation discipline.
- This toughness helped him relate deeply to people from varied backgrounds and endure rigorous practice.
MBSR's Transformative Aim
- MBSR is not merely therapy; it's a liberative dharma practice aimed at deep insight into self and reality.
- The curriculum invites participants to explore "who am I" beyond medical diagnoses and stories.