Abstract

As the popularity of mindfulness-based programs grows, so has the number of critical voices concerning these programs. Here, I will focus on one line of criticism: the call for explicit ethics in mindfulness-based programs. Firstly, the rationales for explicit ethics are diverse, as are the programs themselves. This call for explicit ethics to be taught in mindfulness-based programs only applies to those that claim they are without them, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). ...