Mindfulness and de-stressing is big business

The West has borrowed the Buddhist concept of ‘being in the moment’ and is repackaging it for a mass-consumer audience, says Suzanne Harrington. But there is a danger we are ignoring the philosophy at the heart of this ancient religion — compass.

MINDFULNESS — is it monetising ‘peace of mind’ or is it emotional evolution?

Stop what you’re doing. Step away from your devices. Close the door. Be alone. Now sit. Do nothing. No reminiscing, no forward-planning. Breathe. Count your breaths, slowly and repetitively.