By failing to focus on anything but momentary experience, while spouting utopian prophecies of peace and harmony, modern mindfulness is a messianic con trick.

Ronald Purser (?-), Ronald Purser is a Professor of Management in the Lam Family College of Business and the Educational Doctorate in Leadership program in the College of Education at San Francisco State University. Dr. Purser is an ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the Korean Zen Taego order of Buddhism.