Mindfulness
October 9, 2026
Matthew Furnell, James Elander, William van Gordon
Abstract Objectives Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) incorporate a broader range of contemplative techniques, including Buddhist-derived ethics- and wisdom-based practices. However, little is known about how non-Buddhist participants engage with these practices or whether differences in contemplative composition are reflected in participant experience. This study...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2026
Lindsay Tremblay, William van Gordon, James Elander
Abstract Objectives Nonattachment, defined as the capacity to relate to internal experiences, identities, and external circumstances without clinging, avoidance, or over-identification, has been associated with reduced psychological distress and enhanced well-being, yet its deliberate cultivation within trauma-focused interventions remains underexplored. This study evaluated Nonattachment for...
Journal of Personalized Medicine
December 9, 2025
Lindsay Tremblay, William van Gordon, James Elander
3 citations
Background: Nonattachment is an important component of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), including its application within post-traumatic stress (PTS) contexts. However, within trauma contexts, there is limited understanding of the role and effectiveness of MBIs that integrate nonattachment. Objective: This study aimed to identify and evaluate evidence regarding the effectiveness of MBIs...
Healthcare
November 25, 2025
Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander
Objectives: The majority of mindfulness research has focused on group-level effects, with limited attention to how engagement with specific meditation practices interacts with individual differences such as personality. This study examined whether Big Five traits moderated the effects of two mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being and prosocial outcomes: one incorporating...
Mindfulness
2025
Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander
Abstract Objectives The study aimed to examine the impact of incorporating Buddhist ethics-based practices versus Buddhist ethics- and wisdom-based practices in an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on prosocial behaviour. Method Changes in behaviour were evaluated through the subcategories of monetary donation, prosocial attitudes, and volunteering engagement. Participants at a...
Mindfulness
March 1, 2024
Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander
22 citations
Abstract Objectives The objective of this evaluative systematic review was to analyse the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) that incorporate Buddhist wisdom practices on prosocial behaviour, and provide insights into their underlying mechanism, potential benefits, and applications. Method A systematic literature search was conducted using three electronic databases up until 1...
Mindfulness
December 26, 2023
Matthew Furnell, William van Gordon, James Elander
20 citations
Abstract Mindfulness is said to be a connecting thread between an ancient philosophy on the one hand and a contemporary psychological practice on the other. However, some contemporary mindfulness practices have arguably become so disconnected from their roots in Buddhist ethics and wisdom principles that the fundamental essence of the practice is no longer recognisable. It appears that when...