Why We Need Contemplative Education More Than Ever: An Unfolding at Mind & Life’s 2025 Summer Research Institute

Mind & Life periodically invites guest writers to contribute to the blog as a way of deepening dialogue and understanding around key themes related to our mission. In this post, a participant at our 2025 Summer Research Institute reflects on her experience. I have performance anxiety. I thrive in groups of two—me and one other …

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 …

Exploring What’s Next in Contemplative Research: 15 Questions to Consider

Against a backdrop of mighty oaks in their fall glory, Mind & Life’s “Envisioning the Future of Contemplative Research” event on October 28-31 invited roughly 50 established and emerging scholars and contemplatives to step away from their daily demands to ponder the future of the field.   In his opening remarks, education scholar Ed Taylor introduced …