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Thai Buddhist scholars warn that the Western mindfulness movement risks hollowing ancient practices into simple self-help tricks. They emphasize ethics, community, and wisdom as essential to true practice, and caution that superficial stress relief can mislead those seeking genuine spiritual growth.

Researchers note that mindfulness has drifted from its Buddhist roots, focusing on personal productivity and mood regulation rather than moral precepts, social responsibility, and insight into suffering. This shift risks turning meditation into a consumer product rather than a pathway to compassionate understanding within communities.