Practical Mindfulness

 Books on Mindfulness

Here’s a basic bibliography on mindfulness, including foundational texts and influential works by key authors and researchers:

Foundational Texts

1.    Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (1994).
A practical guide to integrating mindfulness into daily life.

2.    Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness (1990).
A foundational text on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

3.    Hanh, Thích Nhất.
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (1975).
A concise and inspiring guide to mindfulness by one of its greatest modern advocates.

4.    Hanh, Thích Nhất.
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (1991).
Practical advice for cultivating mindfulness in all aspects of life.

Academic and Research-Oriented Texts

5.    Williams, Mark, Teasdale, John, Segal, Zindel, & Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (2007).
A research-based exploration of mindfulness for mental health.

6.    Bishop, Scott R. et al.
Mindfulness: A Proposed Operational Definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice (2004).
A key academic paper offering a definition of mindfulness.

7.    Shapiro, Shauna, & Carlson, Linda.
The Art and Science of Mindfulness: Integrating Mindfulness into Psychology and the Helping Professions (2009).
Explores the integration of mindfulness into therapeutic practices.

8.    Siegel, Daniel J.
The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being (2007).
Discusses the neuroscience of mindfulness and its impact on the brain.

Spiritual and Philosophical Works

9.    Buddha (Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi).
The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering (1984).
A translation and commentary on mindfulness and meditation within the Buddhist tradition.

10. Suzuki, Shunryu.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (1970).
A classic text introducing Zen mindfulness and meditation.

11. Merton, Thomas.
Thoughts in Solitude (1958).
A Christian perspective on mindfulness and contemplative silence.

Popular and Practical Guides

12. Harris, Russ.
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living (2007).
A mindfulness-based approach rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

13. Chodron, Pema.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1996).
A Buddhist-inspired guide to mindfulness in challenging moments.

14. Nhat, Thích Nhất Hạnh.
How to Sit (2014).
A simple, accessible guide to beginning a meditation practice.

15. Goldstein, Joseph.
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening (2013).
An in-depth exploration of mindfulness rooted in Buddhist teachings.

Emerging Research and Applications

16. Davidson, Richard J., & Goleman, Daniel.
Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body (2017).
An exploration of the science behind mindfulness and meditation.

17. Brown, Kirk Warren, Creswell, J. David, & Ryan, Richard M.
Handbook of Mindfulness: Theory, Research, and Practice (2015).
A comprehensive academic resource on mindfulness research and applications.

18. Benson, Herbert.
The Relaxation Response (1975).
Introduces a meditation-based technique with parallels to mindfulness.

This bibliography covers a mix of practical guides, philosophical insights, and scientific studies, offering a broad perspective on mindfulness.