Books on Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Updated August 2008

BUDDHISM

Aronson, H. (2004). Buddhist practice on Western ground. Boston: Shambhala Press.

Batchelor, S. (1997). Buddhism without beliefs. New York: Riverhead Books.

Beck, C, (1989). Everyday Zen: Love and work. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.

Bhikku Bodhi. (Ed.). (2000). A comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma. Seattle, WA: BPS Pariyatti Editions.

deCharms, C. (1998). Two views of mind: Abhidharma and brain science. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications.

DeSilva, P. (2005). An introduction to Buddhist psychology. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Epstein, M. (2007). Psychotherapy without a self. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Fields, R. (1992). How the swans came to the lake: The narrative history of Buddhism in America. Boston: Shambala Publications.

Fleischman, P. (1999). Karma and chaos: New and collected essays on vipassana meditation. Seattle: Vipassana Publications.

Goldstein, J. (2002). One dharma: The emerging western Buddhism. New York: HarperCollins.

Gunaratana, B. (2002). Mindfulness in plain English. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

Hanh, T. N. (1976). The miracle of mindfulness. Boston: Beacon Press.

Hanh, T. N. (1992). Peace is every step. New York: Bantam Books.

Johansson, R. (1979). The dynamic psychology of early Buddhism. New York: Humanities Press.

Kaklaus, R., Nimanheminda, S., Hoffman, L. & Jack, M. (2008). Brilliant sanity: Buddhist approaches to psychotherapy. Colorado Springs, CO: University of the Rockies Press.

Kalupahana, D. (1987). The principles of Buddhist psychology. Albany: SUNY Press.

Kornfield, J. (2008). Wise heart: A guide to the universal teachings of Buddhist psychology. New York: Random House.

Kornfield, J. (1993). A path with heart: A guide through the perils and promises of spiritual life. New York: Bantam.

Kwee, M., Gergen, K., & Koshikawa (Eds.) (2007). Horizons in Buddhist psychology. Chagrin Falls, Ohio: Taos Institute Publications.

Lama Surya Das (1997). Awakening the Buddha within: Tibetan wisdom for the Western world. New York: Broadway.

Nauriyal, D., Drummond, M., & Lai, Y. (2006). Buddhist thought and applied psychological research: transcending the boundaries. New York: Routledge.

Nyanaponika Thera (1949/1998). Abhidhamma studies. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Nyanaponika Thera. (1965). The heart of Buddhist meditation. York Beach, ME: Red Wheel/Weiser.

Nyanaponika Thera. (1972). The power of mindfulness. San Fransisco, CA: Unity Press.

Rahula, W. (1986) What the Buddha taught. New York: Grove Press.

Segall, S. (2003). Encountering Buddhism: Western psychology and Buddhist teachings. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

Silananda, U. (2002). The four foundations of mindfulness. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

Suzuki, S. (1973). Zen mind, beginner’s mind. New York: John Weatherhill.

Thondrup, T. (1998). The healing power of mind. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Trungpa, C. (2005). The sanity we are born with: A Buddhist approach to psychology. Boston: Shambhala Press.

Watts, A. (1963). Psychotherapy: East and West. New York: New American Library.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Desmond, L. (2004). Baby Buddhas: A guide for teaching meditation to children. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Kabat-Zinn, M. & Kabat-Zinn, J. (1998). Everyday blessings: The inner work of mindful parenting. New York: Hyperion.

Kramer, J. (2004). Buddha mom: A journey through mindful mothering. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher.

Lantieri, L. (2008). Building emotional intelligence: Techniques to cultivate inner strength in children. Boulder, CO: Sounds True.

Napthali, S.(2003) Buddhism for mothers: A calm approach to caring for yourself and your children. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin Pty.

COUPLES

Christensen, A., & Jacobson, N. (2000). Reconcilable differences. New York: Guilford Press.

Cohen, G. (2008). Storms can’t hurt the sky: A Buddhist path through divorce. Phila., PA: Perseus Books.

Fisher, R. (2002). Experiential psychotherapy with couples: A guide for the creative pragmatist. Phoenix, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen.

Jacobson, N. & Christensen, A. (1996). Acceptance and change in couple therapy: A therapist’s guide to transforming relationships. New York: Norton.

Walser, R. & Westrup, D. (2008). The mindful couple: How acceptance and mindfulness can lead you to the love you want. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

HAPPINESS & POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Dalai Lama, & Cutler, H. (1998). The art of happiness. New York: Riverhead Books.

Levine, M. (2000). The positive psychology of Buddhism and yoga: Paths to mature happiness. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Lyubomirsky, S. (2007). The how of happiness: A scientific approach to getting the life you want. New York: Penguin Press.

Wallace, B.A. (2005). Genuine happiness: Meditation as the path to fulfillment. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.

Wicks, R. (2008). The resilient clinician. New York: Oxford University Press.

LOVING-KINDNESS & COMPASSION

Boorstein, S. (2002). Pay attention, for goodness’ sake: Practicing the perfections of the heart—the Buddhist path of kindness. New York: Ballantine Books.

Brach, T. (2003). Radical acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. New York: Bantam Dell.

Brown, B. (1999). Soul without shame: A guide to liberating yourself from the judge within. Boston: Shambala.

Chodron, P. (2001). Tonglen: the path of transformation. Halifax, NS: Vajradhatu Publications.

Chodron, P. (2000). When things fall apart. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Chodron, P. (2001). The wisdom of no escape and the path of loving-kindness. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Dalai Lama. (2001). An open heart: Practicing compassion in everyday life. Boston: Little Brown and Co.

Davidson, R., & Harrington, A. (2002). Visions of compassion: Western scientists and Tibetan Buddhists examine human nature. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Gilbert, P. (2005). Compassion: Conceptualisations, research and use in psychotherapy. London: Routledge.

Glaser, A. (2005). A call to compassion: Bringing Buddhist practices of the heart into the soul of psychology. Berwick, ME: Nicloas-Hays.

Hopkins, J. (2001). Cultivating compassion. New York: Broadway Books.

Ladner, L. (2004). The lost art of compassion: Discovering the practice of happiness in the meeting of Buddhism and psychology. New York: HarperCollins.

Salzberg, S. (1995). Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Trungpa, C. (2005). Training the mind and cultivating loving-kindness. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

MEDITATION PRACTICE

Arpaia, J. & Rapgay, L. (2008). Real meditation in minutes a day. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Brahm. A. (2006). Mindfulness, bliss and beyond: A meditator’s handbook. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Goldstein, J. (1993). Insight meditation: The practice of freedom. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Goldstein, J., & Kornfield, J. (1987). Seeking the heart of wisdom: The path of insight meditation. Boston: Shambhala.

Goleman, D. (1988). The meditative mind: The varieties of meditative experience. New York: Tarcher/Putnam Books.

Goleman, D. (1997). Healing emotions. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Hart, W. (1987). The art of living: Vipassana meditation as taught by S,N, Goenka. San Francisco: Harper.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Coming to our senses: Healing ourselves and the world through mindfulness. New York: Hyperion.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. New York: Hyperion.

Rosenberg, L. (1998). Breath by breath: The liberating practice of insight meditation. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Sayadaw, M. (1971). Practical insight meditation: Basic and progressive stages. Kandy, Sri Lanka: The Forest Hermitage.

Sharples, B. (2006). Meditation and relaxation in plain English. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Smith, J. (2005). Relaxation, meditation and mindfulness. New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Smith, J. (Ed.) (1998). Breath sweeps mind: A first guide to meditation practice. New York: Riverhead Books.

Weiss, A. (2004). Beginning mindfulness:Learning the way of awareness. Novato, CA: New World Library.

MISCELLANEOUS

Ciarrochi, J. & Mayer, J. (2007). Applying emotional intelligence: A practitioner’s guide. New York: Psychology Press.

Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1991). Flow: the psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper Collins.

Engler, J. & D. Brown (Eds.), Transformations of consciousness. Boston: Shambhala.

Epstein, M. (2005). Open to desire. New York: Gotham Books/Penguin.

Epstein, M. (1995). Thoughts without a thinker. New York: Basic Books.

Goleman, D. (2006). Social intelligence. New York: Bantam.

Goleman, D. (Ed.) (1997). Healing emotions. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Goleman, D. & Dalai Lama. (2003) Destructive emotions: How can we overcome them? New York: Bantam Dell.

Langer, E. (1989). Mindfulness. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.

Magid, B. (2008). Ending the pursuit of happiness. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Murphy, M., Donovan, S., & Taylor, E. (1997). The physical and psychological effects of meditation: A review of contemporary research with a comprehensive bibliography, 1931-1996. 2d ed. Sausalito, Calif.: The Institute of Noetic Sciences.

Wayment, H. & Bauer, J. (2008). Transcending self-interest: psychological explorations of the quiet ego. Washington, DC: American Psychological Assn.

Wells, A. (2000). Emotional disorders and metacognition: Innovative cognitive therapy. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Welwood, J. (2000). Toward a psychology of awakening. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

NEUROSCIENCE

Austin, J. (2006). Zen-brain reflections. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

Austin, J. (1998). Zen and the brain. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

Begley, S. (2007). Train you mind, change your brain. New York: Ballantine Books.

Houshmand, Z., Livingston, R., & Wallace, A. (1999). Consciousness at the crosssroads: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on brain science and Buddhism. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications.

LaBerge, D. (1995). Attentional processing: The brain’s art of mindfulness. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Libet, B., Freeman, A., & Sutherland, K. (Eds.), The volitional brain: Towards a neuroscience of free will. Thorverton, UK: Imprint Academic.

Schwartz, J. (1996). Brain lock. New York: Regan Books.

Schwartz, J., & Begley, S. (2002). The mind and the brain: Neuroplasticity and the power of mental force. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Siegel, D. (2007). The mindful brain. New York: W.W. Norton.

Varela, F., Thompson, E., & Rosch, E. (1991). The embodied mind: Cognitive science and human experience. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

Wallace, B.A. (2007). Contemplative science. New York: Columbia University Press.

Wallace, A. (2006). The attention revolution: Unlocking the power of the focused mind. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

Epstein, M. (1995). Thoughts without a thinker. New York: Basic Books.

Fromm, E., Suzuki, D. T., & DeMartino, R. (1960). Zen Buddhism and psychoanalysis. New York: Harper & Row.

Hick. S. & Bien, T. (2008). Mindfulness and the therapeutic relationship. New York: Guilford Press.

Magid, B. (2002). Ordinary mind: Exploring the common ground of Zen and psychotherapy. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

Molino, A. (Ed.). (1998). The couch and the tree. New York: North Point Press.

Langan, R. (2006). Minding what matters: Psychotherapy and the Buddha within. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Rosenbaum, R. (1999). Zen and the heart of psychotherapy. New York: Plenum Press.

Rubin, J. (1996). Psychotherapy and Buddhism. New York: Plenum Press.

Safran, J. (Ed.) (2003). Psychoanalysis and Buddhism. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Stern, D. (2004). The present moment in psychotherapy and everyday life. NY: W. W. Norton.

Suler, J. (1993). Contemporary psychoanalysis and Eastern thought. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

Young-Eisendrath, P., & Muramoto, S. (2002). Awakening and insight: Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy. New York: Taylor & Francis.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

ANGER

Bankart, C.P. (2006). Freeing the angry mind: How men can use mindfulness and reason to save their lives and relationships. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Dalai Lama (1997). Healing anger: the power of patience from a Buddhist perspective. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications.

Eifert, G., McKay, M., & Forsyth, J. (2006). ACT on life not on anger. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Eifert, G., Mckay, M., & Forsyth, J. (2006). ACT on life not on anger: The new acceptance and commitment therapy guide to problem anger. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

ANXIETY

Bankart, P. (2006). Freeing the angry mind: How men can use mindfulness and reason to save their lives and relationships. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

Brantley, J. (2003). Calming your anxious mind. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Eifert, G. & Forsyth, J. (2005). Acceptance and commitment therapy for anxiety disorders. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Forsyth, J. & Eifert, G. (2007). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

Grayson, J. (2003). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin.

Orsillo, S & Roemer, L (Eds.) (2005). Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Anxiety: Conceptualization and Treatment. New York: Springer.

Walser, R. & Westrup, D. Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related problems: A practitioner’s guide to using mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

Lejeune, C. (2007). The worry trap. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Presss.

DEPRESSION

Martin, J. (1999). The Zen path through depression. New York: HarperCollins.

McQuaid, J., & Carmona, P. (2004). Peaceful mind: using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral psychology to overcome depression. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Segal, Z., Williams, J., & Teasdale, J. (2002). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression: A new approach to preventing relapse. New York: Guilford Press.

Williams, M., Teasdale, J., Segal, Z., & Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007). The mindful way through depression. New York: The Guilford Press.

Zettle, R. (2006). ACT for depression: A clinician’s guide to using acceptance and commitment therapy in treating depression. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

EATING DISORDERS

Heffner, M. & Eifert, G. (2008). The anorexia workbook: How to reclaim yourself, heal your suffering and crclaim your life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alexander, W. (1997). Cool water: Alcoholism, mindfulness and ordinary recovery. Boston: Shambhala Publications.

Bien, T., & Bien, B. (2002). Mindful recovery: A spiritual path to healing from addiction. New York: John Wiley.

OTHER

Dahl, J., Wilson, K., Luciano, C. & Hayes, S. (2005). Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain. Oakland, CA: New harbinger Press.

Halifax, J. (2008). Being with dying: Cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death. Boston: Shambhala Press.

Kumar, S. (2005). Grieving mindfully: A compassionate and spiritual guide to coping with loss. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Siegel, R. D., Urdang, M., & Johnson, D. (2001). Back sense: A revolutionary approach to halting the cycle of back pain. New York: Broadway Books.

PSYCHOTHERAPY (GENERAL)

Baer, R. (Ed.) (2006). Mindfulness-based treatment approaches: Clinician’s guide to evidence base and applications. Burlington, MA: Academic Press.

Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy. New York: Harmony Books.

Benson, H., & Klipper, M. (2000). The relaxation response. New York: Avon Books.

Bien, T. (2006). Mindful therapy. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Brazier, D. (1995). Zen therapy. New York: John Wiley.

Didonna, F. (2008). Clinical handbook of mindfulness. London: Springer Publications.

Fishman, B. (2002). Emotional healing through mindfulness meditation. Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions.

Germer, C., Siegel, R., & Fulton, P. (Eds.) (2005). Mindfulness and psychotherapy. New York: Guilford Press.

Greenspan, M. (2004). Healing through the dark emotions. Boston: Shambhala.

Kurtz, R. (1990). Body-centered psychotherapy: The Hakomi method. Mendocino, CA: LifeRhythm.

Mace, C. (2008). Mindfulness and mental health. London: Routledge.

Mruk, C. & Hartzell, J. (2003). Zen and psychotherapy: Integrating traditional and nontraditional approaches. New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Roemer, L. & Orsillo, S. (2008). Mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral therapies in practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Unno, M. (Ed.) (2006). Buddhism and psychotherapy across cultures. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Wallin, D. (2007). Attachment in psychotherapy. New York: The Guilford Press.

PSYCHOTHERAPY TREATMENT PROGRAMS

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY

Dahl, J., Wilson, K., Luciano, C., & Hayes, S. (2005). Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain. Reno, NV:Context Press.

Hayes, S., Smith, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Hayes, S., Follette, V., & Linehan, M. (Eds.). (2004). Mindfulness and acceptance: Expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition. New York: Guilford Press.

Hayes, S., & Strosahl, K. (2005). A practical guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New York: Springer.

Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (1999). Acceptance and commitment therapy: An experimental approach to behavior change. New York: Guilford Press.

Luoma, J., Hayes, S. & Walser, R. (2008). Learning ACT: An acceptance and commitment skills training manual for therapists. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Linehan, M. (1993a). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. New York: Guilford Press.

Linehan, M. M. (1993b). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. New York: Guilford Press.

Marra, T. (2005). Dialectical behavior therapy in private practice: A practical and comprehensive guide. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Marra, T. (2004). Depressed and anxious: A dialectical behavior therapy workbook for overcoming depression and anxiety. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

McKay, M., Wood, J. & Brantley, J. (2007). The dialectical behavior therapy skills workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.

Miller, A., Rathus, J., & Linehan, M. (2007). Dialectical Behavior Therapy with suicidal adolescents. New York: The Guilford Press.

MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY

Segal, Z., Williams, J., & Teasdale, J. (2002). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression: A new approach to preventing relapse. New York: Guilford Press.

Williams, M., Teasdale, J., Segal, Z., & Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007). The mindful way through depression. New York: The Guilford Press.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. New York: Dell Publishing.

Santorelli, S. (1999). Heal thy self: Lessons on mindfulness in medicine. New YorK; Bell Tower.

YOGA

Boccio, F. (2004). Mindfulness yoga. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

Hartranft, C. (2003). The yoga sutra of patanjali. Boston: Shambhala Publications.