A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy of Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness Training Versus Secular Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Patients Having Residual Depressive Symptoms

This pilot study compares two mindfulness-based approaches to reducing residual (lingering) depression: traditional Buddhist mindfulness and secular Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). It aims to find out if one approach works better than the other for Buddhist patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You identify as Buddhist - You have had at least one past episode of moderate or severe depression - You currently have mild to moderate depressive symptoms (BDI-II score above 13) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently in a severe depressive episode - You do not identify as Buddhist - Your current depression is too severe for this type of mindfulness-based program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.