Objectives Self-compassion has been proposed as a mechanism of change in mindfulness-
based programmes (MBPs). The current study systematically reviewed the evidence for the …

Popular and empirical interest in mindfulness meditation has increased rapidly over the last
decades. In particular, mindfulness meditation has been utilized as the basis of numerous …

In recent years, a dialogue has emerged concerning the extent to which mindfulness-based
interventions (MBIs) teach and embody the essence of mindfulness according to …

Objectives Meditation is an umbrella term for a vast range of contemplative practices. Former
proposals have struggled to do justice to this variety. To our knowledge, there is to date no …

This book provides an outline and critical discussion of the characteristics of mindfulness-
based interventions (MBIs) research. Since the first reports on the use of mindfulness …

Objectives We explored the effects of a mindfulness program based on the satipatthana
sutta (instead of a contemporary Western program), with participants as collaborators, using …

When evaluating the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on the stress
response, several aspects should be considered, such as (1) effects on various response …

Yoga is an embodied contemplative practice considered as a path toward long-term well-
being, which fosters an integrated processing of bodily and emotional stimuli. However, little …

Highlights•Examines contemplative contexts in Buddhist traditions that are expected to
impact meditation.•Reviews research on the impact of contemplative contexts on prosocial …

Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) align well with positive
psychology philosophy and practices, but trials of SG-MBIs have largely focused on ill-being …