The present invention provides thiazolyl-based compounds of formula (I), useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, wherein ring A is phenyl or pyridyl, and X, Y, B, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Z.sup.1 m and n are as defined herein. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to the invention useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of p38 kinase in a mammal.