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Bridging science and contemplative wisdom to foster insight and inspire action toward flourishing.
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Joined April 2009
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Mind & Life is now on Bluesky! ☀️ We're excited to continue sharing insights, research, and conversations on this new platform. If you're on Bluesky, follow us to stay connected and explore the latest in contemplative science. Find us at @mindandlife.bsky.social!
#BlueskySocial
“With practice, we can develop a new way of seeing the world—one that feels more 'self-like' and expands our sense of connection," shares Mind & Life Science Director @neurowendy in her Insights essay.
Read more: https://t.co/gsfVnMbH6A
#Mindfulness #Compassion #Connection
"Outrage is a high-intensity emotion with powerful social signaling," says psychologist and cognitive scientist Molly Crockett. On the Mind & Life podcast, she unpacks how social media algorithms amplify it for engagement.
Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/CJL2TXjM3r
#EthicsInAI
Where is contemplative education headed? Contemplative educator & developmental psychologist Rob Roeser shares a vision of care, connection, and social responsibility in his essay for Insights.
Apply for the '25 Summer Research Institute—apps close today!
https://t.co/GIjCZEqZVy
Who to follow
Joan Halifax
@jhalifax
Buddhist teacher, author, social activist, anthropologist, Abbot: Upaya Zen Center
Lama Surya Das
@LamaSuryaDas
One of the most highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition & author of many books including, “Awakening the Buddha Within.”
The Center for Mindfulness @ UMass Memorial Health
@umasscfm
Jon Kabat-Zinn created the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at UMass Medical Center.
“We’re thinking about how narratives shape human nature—are we fixed or fluid, selfish or altruistic?” shares psychologist and cognitive scientist Molly Crockett in our latest Mind & Life podcast.
Hear how AI challenges humanity and more: https://t.co/P4Knhir4GH
#SocialChange
How does the digital age shape ethics, knowledge, and power?
On the next Mind & Life podcast, @mollycrockett dives into moral outrage on social media, AI’s role in human narratives, the limits of science, and more.
Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/LoF0x0t8BP
#MoralCognition
2 weeks left to apply for the 2025 Mind & Life Summer Research Institute! Join us for “Reimagining Contemplative Education” with experts like Dr. Angel Acosta & Meena Srinivasan. Applications close Jan 27, 2025!
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/NhMJAGsrqZ
#ContemplativeEducation
"What role does purpose play in living a meaningful life and finding joy?" asks Emmy-nominated actor & NYT bestselling author Rainn Wilson.
Hear his thoughts on joy, humor, spirituality, and purpose: https://t.co/GpP6CtoZFH
#SocialChange #MentalHealth #Resilience
"Secularism does not mean disrespecting religion," shared the Dalai Lama during the 2009 Mind & Life Dialogue on education. "With or without religion, we must educate people on inner values—for a happy, successful life and a compassionate, peaceful world."
#DalaiLama #Compassion
Looking for a space to reimagine education? 📚
The 2025 Mind & Life Summer Research Institute (June 1–6, Garrison, NY) explores how contemplation can transform 21st-century learning. Join leading experts to shape the future of education.
Apply by Jan 27: https://t.co/lWtnXbcz01
"Meditation isn’t just about quieting yourself but connecting to something deeper," says Jack Kornfield. In this early Mind & Life podcast episode, Jack shares wisdom on stillness, gratitude, and more.
🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/AddrFxics6
#Meditation
Pooja Sahni
Our recently published study gives insights to neural dynamics of #NatureEmpathy and highlights the role of #GreeningEducation for #SDGs https://t.co/LWyCsiJJ8J… #VarelaGrant
"The most dangerous thing isn’t being alone—it’s believing you’re supported when you’re not," says @jimcoan.
Hear more on trust, belonging, and the science of connection in our latest podcast episode.
Listen now: https://t.co/D60wmEPl6F
#SocialConnection #Trust
Since 2004, the Varela Grants have fueled research in contemplative practices, with $3.3M in seed funding leading to $152M+ in follow-on funding.
Learn more: https://t.co/stoahVMlOg
#ContemplativeScience #ResearchGrants #MindAndLife
In this month's Mindstream, Mind & Life's email newsletter, we’re exploring solitude, gratitude, and joy. What does it mean to embrace stillness, cultivate appreciation, and find joy in everyday life?
Sign up now to receive it! https://t.co/yBNZbLsoPO
#Gratitude
“The central need, as we see it, is belonging. . . You need to also be the supporter. That’s how you create belonging,” says @jimcoan.
Tune in for more on the impact of social connections, self-regulation, and more!
🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/D60wmEPl6F
#Belonging
In the latest Mind & Life podcast, @jimcoan explores holding hands, Social Baseline Theory, self-regulation, and the costs & benefits of social interactions.
🎧 Listen now! https://t.co/un4baM1ESM
#Mindfulness #SocialSupport #Podcast
"The invitation to explore contemplative research without pressure for answers was liberating," reflects Erin McCarthy on Mind & Life’s "Envisioning the Future of Contemplative Research" gathering.
Read Erin’s full reflections on our blog. 🌳 https://t.co/MCTSNTKsxc
"We are all in this together," says contemplative scholar and Indigenous activist Yuria Celidwen.
Learn how Indigenous perspectives and contemplative science can guide us toward interdependence: https://t.co/bf53dNrXRG
#ContemplativeScience #Indigenous #Interconnectedness
"Over time, a trail is blazed," shares Mind & Life Young Adult Advisory Council member Yikai Xu, reflecting on last month's Envisioning the Future of Contemplative Science gathering.
Read Yikai's thoughts: https://t.co/nwce3e8tZc
#ContemplativeScience #SystemsChange
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