Mindfulness is becoming more mainstream and it can be hard to know how to separate the high-quality resources from the not-so-good. We wholeheartedly recommend the organisations and people included below (in no particular order), so you can be sure to find some excellent resources on their websites. This isn’t an exhaustive list by any means, but we hope you’ll find it useful.
1. Center for Mindfulness
The story of the Center for Mindfulness begins in the 1970’s at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, began the original Stress Reduction clinic that soon developed into Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Visit the Center for Mindfulness >>
2. Mindful.org
A Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to sharing the gifts of mindfulness through content, training, courses, and directories. They offer courses, corporate training, personal stories, and directories. Visit Mindful.org >>
3. The Greater Good
Greater Good magazine turns scientific research into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society. Visit The Greater Good >>
4. Mindful Awareness Research Center
Education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. MARC offers classes, programs, trainings, and events through virtual and in-person learning, web resources, and a free app with guided meditations. Visit MARC >>
5. The Wellspring Institute
A growing body of information about the neuroscience of psychological well-being and spiritual growth, as well as resources from the world’s great contemplative traditions. All resources are free. Visit the Wellspring Institute >>
6. Sounds True
A multimedia publisher of books, audios, podcasts, online courses, certification programs, music, and more—on everything from timeless spiritual teachings to modern wellness practices. Visit Sounds True >>
7. Dan Siegel
Dan Siegel is an award-winning educator and the author of Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence, as well as many other books on mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, relationships and mental health. Visit Dan Siegel >>
8. Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Visit Jack Kornfield >>
