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). ...