Reflecting a decade of tremendous growth in mindfulness research and interventions, this authoritative handbook is now in a significantly revised second edition with 75% new material. The volume examines the interface of contemporary psychological science and ancient contemplative traditions. It presents cutting-edge work on the neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal mechanisms and effects of meditative practices. Chapters on exemplary applications review mindfulness-based interventions for both clinical and nonclinical populations. Contributors describe the development of and evidence base for each approach and identify important directions for future investigation. 

New to This Edition

*Most chapters are new or extensively updated.   

*Chapters on emotion regulation processes and interventions for chronic pain. 

*Chapters on interventions in school and work settings. 

*Chapter on adapting mindfulness-based research and interventions for Black communities.

*Chapters on neurophenomenology, process-based research, and Buddhist philosophy.