Mind & Life Fellows are distinguished leaders in their respective field who have made significant contributions to the mission and vision of the Mind & Life Institute and more broadly to contemplative sciences, studies, and practice through her/his/their scholarship, activities, and influence. See below for more information, including the history of the program, types of Mind …
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SRI 2025: Information for Registrants and Attendees
Sunday, June 1 to Friday, June 6, 2025Garrison Institute, Garrison, New York Steps to SRI 2025: Register for SRI by Friday, April 11: During the registration process, you will be able to indicate any rooming preferences, allergies, and/or medical concerns, plus any accessibility requirements. See below for registration fee details (covers all program fees, room, and …
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The Buddhist Contribution to First-Person Cognitive Science
While Buddhism lacks any quantitative behavioral science or neuroscience, it has developed highly sophisticated methods of introspective inquiry based on the refinement of attention and metacognitive skills. These methods allegedly result in reliable, replicable observations regarding the origins, nature, and potentials of consciousness, as well as the inner causes of mental suffering and genuine happiness.
Juensung Kim
Juensung completed his doctoral studies under the supervision of Dr. Michel Ferrari at the University of Toronto. Prior to beginning his doctoral research, Juensung completed an MA in the same program again under the supervision of Dr. Ferrari, and completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Philosophy under the mentorship of Dr. John Vervaeke. Following …
Yael Latzer
Professor Yael Latzer, former Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Haifa and Research Director at eating disorders (EDs) Rambam Medical Center, is internationally recognized for her expertise in EDs research, treatment, and policy advocacy. She holds advanced degrees in Clinical Social Work from the University of Haifa and a Doctorate …
2025 Summer Research Institute
Garrison Institute, New York, Sunday, June 1 — Friday, June 6, 2025 Applications are now closed “Reimagining Contemplative Education: Shaping a Collective Future” is for researchers, educational and contemplative practitioners, and policymakers who are committed to exploring how contemplation can enrich and reimagine educational systems in the 21st century. Contemplative education integrates academic study with …
Serene Singh
Serene Singh is a Rhodes Scholar pursuing a Doctoral degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Oxford. Her research centers on the experiences of women on death row in the United States, focusing on topics of femininity, gender identity, and life in confinement. With a commitment to understanding their material realities, Singh …
Ann Friedman
Ann Friedman, Ph.D., a psychologist, is the Director of Curriculum for the Mind Body Spirit Institute of The Jung Center of Houston. Ann received her Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA in 2015, and her Certification in Cognitively Based Compassion Training from the Center for Contemplative Studies and Compassion …
SRI 2024: Information for Registrants and Attendees
Sunday, June 2 to Saturday, June 8, 2024Garrison Institute, Garrison, New York Steps to SRI 2024: Register for SRI by April 15: During the registration process, you will be able to indicate any rooming preferences, allergies and/or medical concerns, plus any accessibility requirements. See below for registration fee details (covers all program fees, room, and three …
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Ivana Burić
I am a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Amsterdam where I conduct research on the psychoneuroimmunology of mindfulness. After completing a master’s programme in psychology at University of Zagreb (Croatia), I obtained two PhDs: one by Coventry University (UK) in 2018 and another by Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University …
