How has mindfulness evolved in modern times?

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In the 20th century, reformers, particularly in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, emphasized mindfulness and promoted it as a practical method for modern laypeople. These reformers, and their American students and supporters, brought this understanding to the United States, where mindfulness has become ingrained in popular wellness, leadership, and business-cultural spheres. It became part of psychological and alternative health practices, widely advocated in psychotherapy and as a component of complementary and alternative medicine.