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Advancing Contemplative Research: A New Mind & Life Grant Named in Honor of Laurisa S. Dill
Since 2004, the Mind & Life Institute has funded transformative research exploring the intersection of contemplative practices and modern science. Our work and grant programs support interdisciplinary research projects that deepen understanding of the human mind while fostering well-being and reducing suffering. We are pleased to announce the creation of the Laurisa S. Dill Legacy …
A Meditation with Lama Willa Blythe Baker—”Body As Mountain”
Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe-Ward—A Compassion Meditation
Teaching Yoga in Africa: The Silent Revolution
Originally intended for 10,000 inhabitants, the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi now hosts over 60,000 people, with new arrivals exacerbating already strained conditions. A majority of residents suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with daily life characterized by relentless stress and anxiety. Yet despite these challenges, thousands of refugee children and teens here are finding hope …
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Mindful Movement with kelley nicole palmer
Jon Kabat-Zinn—A Meditation on Befriending Stillness
Inaugural Cohort of Contemplative Changemakers Pursues Diverse Approaches to Support Healing and Transformation
In Uvalde, Texas, healthcare workers, teachers, counselors, and community leaders are benefiting from contemplative wisdom practices to deal with extreme stress, loss, and trauma in the wake of the tragic mass shooting that took place there in May 2022. In rural Colombia, women who have a history of being psychologically or physically mistreated are engaging …
Tsoknyi Rinpoche—Befriending Our Beautiful Monsters
Mind & Life Connect – Session 3
Session 3 transcript now available In this session, we will explore the impact of trauma on individuals and how those with a history of trauma can build resilience. Our talk will focus on the role of culture in trauma and healing, as well as the influence of the media, our ancestors, and intergenerational trauma on …
