Jon Kabat-Zinn books in order
American professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 20
Jon Kabat-Zinn has published 4 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 10 other books, beginning with Full Catastrophe Living (1990). The best-known is Wherever You Go, There You Are (1994). The latest is The Inner Work of Racial Justice (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn's most-read book.
Newest
The Inner Work of Racial Justice
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Full Catastrophe Living (1990)
Wherever You Go, There You Are (1994)
Everyday Blessings (1998)
Coming to Our Senses (2005)
Non-fiction in order
Mindfulness for Beginners (2006)
The Mindful Way Through Depression (2007)
Falling Awake (2018)
Meditation Is Not What You Think (2018)
Mindfulness for All (2019)
The Inner Work of Racial Justice (2019)
Other books in order
Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life (1994)
Mindfulness Meditation (1995)
Lovingkindness (2004)
Guided Mindfulness Meditation (Guided Mindfulness) (2005)
ARRIVING at YOUR OWN DOOR (2007)
Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief (2009)
Mindfulness (2013)
Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life and Exercises & Meditations (2013)
Mindfulness Key (2018)
What Happens in Mindfulness (2022)
About Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn is an American professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Kabat-Zinn was a student of Zen Buddhist teachers such as Philip Kapleau, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Seung Sahn, and a founding member of Cambridge Zen Center. His practice of hatha yoga, Vipassanā and appreciation of the teachings of Soto Zen and Advaita Vedanta led him to integrate their teachings with scientific findings. He teaches mindfulness, which he says can help people cope with stress, anxiety, pain, and illness. The stress reduction program created by Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), is offered by medical centers, hospitals, and health maintenance organizations, and is described in his book Full Catastrophe Living.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jon Kabat-Zinn FAQ
- How many books has Jon Kabat-Zinn written?
- Jon Kabat-Zinn has published 4 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jon Kabat-Zinn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wherever You Go, There You Are.
- What is Jon Kabat-Zinn's latest book?
- The Inner Work of Racial Justice (2019).
- What is Jon Kabat-Zinn's most famous book?
- Wherever You Go, There You Are (1994) is Jon Kabat-Zinn's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.