The Structure of Selfhood and Affection in Husserl's Phenomenology and the Praxis of Mindfulness.

This article examines the theory of subjectivity implied in the practice of mindfulness through the lens of Edmund Husserl's phenomenology and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. It argues that mindfulness involves training attention as a complex intentional act grounded in both active willing and passive affection, where emotion and reason are intertwined rather than opposed. The author highlights that subjectivity is not a fixed substance but a dynamic process shaped by habitual beliefs and emotions, which can be transformed through mindful mental exercises, leading to ethical renewal and emotional well-being. The discussion integrates Husserl's concepts of passive constitution and habituality with Buddhist insights on selflessness and mental cultivation, emphasizing mindfulness as both a cognitive and ethical practice that fosters genuine self-awareness and flourishing.