In spiritual practice, the two “M” words, meditation and mindfulness, tend to blend, and although meditation is far more commonly practiced, mindfulness is important for Buddhists in particular.

One of the most popular clinical conceptualizations of mindfulness which may be the best functional definition is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s 1999 definition: “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, ...

I am on my way to a Mets game and my friend Ken asks, “What is mindfulness?” It’s not an uncommon question for me. It’s in my writing, my medical practice, the classes I lead, and my everyday life. So ...

Mindfulness—that feeling of being “in the moment” and intensely aware of your surroundings without being overwhelmed by them—is a state of mind that can help anyone, anywhere, and that includes the ...

The definition of mindful meditation is simply non-judgmental awareness of your thoughts and feelings as they come in. So, what’s the benefit of it? A. Often, it’s easier to describe mindful ...