Complete Bibliography & Further Reading
The science behind mindfulness-based well-being
UBMindful2 is built on decades of rigorous research in mindfulness science, contemplative neuroscience, and clinical psychology. This page provides a comprehensive bibliography of the academic works, books, and research papers that inform the product's 10 mindfulness dimensions and 30 modules. Each source is available through Amazon with direct purchase links.
The foundational research upon which UBMindful2's 10 dimensions are built:
1990 (Revised 2013) • Bantam Books
The seminal work that introduced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to the world. Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical School, details the complete MBSR program that has helped millions reduce stress, manage chronic pain, and enhance well-being through mindfulness practice.
1994 • Hyperion
A more accessible companion to Full Catastrophe Living, this book presents mindfulness as a way of life rather than just a clinical intervention. Short chapters offer practical guidance on bringing mindful awareness to every moment—sitting, walking, eating, working, and relating to others.
Essential texts from leading researchers in contemplative science and meditation:
1975 • Beacon Press
The Vietnamese Zen master's classic introduction to mindfulness practice. Simple, profound instructions on bringing awareness to everyday activities—washing dishes, drinking tea, walking. Foundational text for understanding mindfulness in the Buddhist contemplative tradition.
1997 • New World Library
A modern spiritual classic on present-moment awareness. Tolle presents awakening as freedom from identification with the thinking mind, offering practical guidance on accessing the "now" as the gateway to peace and fulfillment.
2017 • Avery
The definitive scientific assessment of meditation research. Goleman and Davidson separate hype from evidence, showing what the science actually demonstrates about meditation's effects on attention, emotion regulation, and well-being—and what remains unproven.
2011 • Rodale Books
The accessible guide to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), developed from MBSR to prevent depression relapse. Includes guided meditations and a practical 8-week program for cultivating mindfulness in daily life.
Research-based books that translate contemplative science into practical application:
2011 • William Morrow
The pioneering researcher on self-compassion presents her work for general audiences. Neff shows how treating ourselves with kindness, recognizing our common humanity, and maintaining mindful awareness creates resilience and well-being superior to self-esteem approaches.
2007 • Guilford Press
The foundational text on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) by its creators. Shows how mindfulness helps break the cycle of rumination that perpetuates depression—now recommended by NICE guidelines for depression prevention.
2003 • Bantam
A clinical psychologist and meditation teacher explores how the practice of radical acceptance—acknowledging what is present with compassion—frees us from self-judgment and opens the door to genuine transformation and peace.
2014 • It Books
ABC News anchor Dan Harris's skeptical journey into meditation after an on-air panic attack. A pragmatic, humorous introduction to mindfulness for people who think meditation isn't for them—demonstrating that even "fidgety skeptics" can benefit.
Peer-reviewed research underlying UBMindful2's evidence-based approach:
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2003). Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10(2), 144-156.
The definitive overview of MBSR by its founder, placing mindfulness interventions in historical and clinical context. Essential reading for understanding the theoretical and practical foundations of mindfulness-based approaches.
Bishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., et al. (2004). Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11(3), 230-241.
A consensus paper establishing the operational definition of mindfulness used in research: present-moment attention combined with an attitude of curiosity, openness, and acceptance. Foundational for mindfulness measurement.
Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2003). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 822-848.
Landmark study introducing the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and demonstrating that dispositional mindfulness predicts well-being across multiple domains including emotional regulation and life satisfaction.
Baer, R. A. (2003). Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10(2), 125-143.
Comprehensive review of mindfulness intervention research, examining mechanisms of change and clinical applications. Establishes the evidence base for mindfulness as a clinical tool.
Grossman, P., Niemann, L., Schmidt, S., & Walach, H. (2004). Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57(1), 35-43.
Meta-analysis of MBSR effectiveness showing consistent moderate effect sizes for improving mental and physical health outcomes across a broad range of populations and conditions.
Hölzel, B. K., Lazar, S. W., Gard, T., et al. (2011). Perspectives on Psychological Science, 6(6), 537-559.
Influential paper proposing specific mechanisms through which mindfulness produces benefits: attention regulation, body awareness, emotion regulation, and change in self-perspective. Links behavioral findings to neuroscience.
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Note: Some papers require institutional access or purchase, but many are freely available as PDFs.
Classic texts from the wisdom traditions that inform mindfulness practice:
c. 170 CE • Modern Library
The Roman Emperor's private philosophical journal, offering Stoic guidance on present-moment awareness, acceptance, and inner peace. The original Western mindfulness text—2,000 years old and still profoundly relevant.
1991 • Bantam
Simple, poetic teachings on bringing mindful awareness to daily activities—breathing, walking, eating, even answering the phone. Shows how every moment can be a moment of practice and peace.
1995 • HarperOne
Poetry from the 13th-century Sufi mystic that captures the essence of presence, love, and awakening. Rumi's verses appear throughout mindfulness literature as touchstones for present-moment awareness and the dissolution of the separate self.
c. 1375 • Image Books
A classic of Christian contemplative literature, teaching a form of centering prayer that emphasizes releasing thoughts and resting in unknowing presence. Demonstrates that contemplative practice crosses all religious boundaries.
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