The ISCR's mission is to support the work of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and practitioners engaged in the rigorous investigation of traditional and modern forms of contemplative and other mind-body practices. Learn more about member benefits here!

Mind & Life President Suzanne Bond will be in conversation with Thupten Jinpa to honor His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his profound legacy of bridging science and contemplative wisdom. Streaming Free on Wednesday, September 10. 1:PM EDT

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Free Earth Awareness Teacher Training Intensive for Mindfulness Teachers with Sky Mind Retreats. Online meetings and optional in-person retreat. Integrate ecological literacy, justice, and spirituality.

‼️ Submission Deadline: JULY 31 ‼️.Don’t miss your chance to present at #ISCR2025. Late-Breaking Poster Abstract submissions closes tomorrow - Registration is open, sign up today to take advantage of the early bird rates -

🚨 Registration for #ISCR2025 is now OPEN!.Take advantage of Early Bird rates—don’t miss out! . Got new research? Late-Breaking Poster Abstracts accepted through July 31!.👉

Our friends from the Contemplative Studies Center at the University of Melbourne invite you to participate in an international study on meditation. Earn a chance to win one of 60 gift vouchers worth €100. Check it out at: 🔎

Only two days to go until the next ISCR webinar Targeting the Self: Neural and Psychological Mechanisms of Mindfulness and Psychedelic Interventions for Pain and Opioid Use Disorders. Book your place now!

Mind & Life is hiring a Director of Philanthropy to help advance our mission at the intersection of science and contemplative wisdom. Looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to guide their fundraising efforts. Apply here:

Check out the International Conference on Mindfulness-Asia Pacific (ICMAP) 2025, scheduled to be held from June 26-30, 2025, a distinguished event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in mindfulness and contemplative practices within an interconnected world.

The Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab at the Contemplative Sciences Center, University of Virginia is seeking at Postdoctoral Research Associate trained in the humanities. Application open now. For more information, see: .

Join Us June 12th! . Chronic pain & opioid misuse demand innovative solutions. Join our free ISCR webinar as Drs. Eric Garland & Fadel Zeidan explore mindfulness & psychedelics as cutting-edge treatments. Discover the neuroscience behind real recovery. 🔗

Chronic pain & opioid misuse demand innovative solutions. Join our free ISCR webinar as Drs. Eric Garland & Fadel Zeidan explore mindfulness & psychedelics as cutting-edge treatments. Discover the neuroscience behind real recovery. 🔗

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator will assist with the implementation and management of several studies in the collaboratory. See brief descriptions of CIRCL research here:

🚨 Final call! Submissions for ISCR 2025 close TOMORROW. Join a global, interdisciplinary conversation on contemplative practices across life’s spectrum. Submit now 👉 #ISCR2025

🚨 Final Call! Have you submitted your abstract for this year’s ISCR Conference?.⏳ The deadline is May 15th — just a few days left!. Submit now and be part of the conversation shaping the future.

The Contemplative Studies Centre at the University of Melbourne is launching a survey to explore how mindfulness teachers are using social justice. If you have or are considering incorporating social justice elements into your teaching see:

SYTAR 2025 is June 19–21 in Atlanta!. Connect, learn, and grow with yoga therapy professionals at this premier event. Earn CE credits + save $100 with early-bird rates by May 20:

📢 Deadline Extended! The submission portal is now open until May 15 for this year’s conference.

Tomorrow 4/14: "Teaching from the Inside Out: Contemplative Tools for Strengthening Connection, Purpose, and Resilience in Higher Education". WHEN Contemplative Pedagogy Group. hosts Dr. David Vago. 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM CET.📍 Zoom link: .

Call for Proposals: ISCR 2025 .Submit your abstract for the International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) 2025 Conference, where this year’s theme is: The Arc of Life and Death. Learn more & submit: #ISCR2025 #ContemplativeResearch

How can families cultivate balance and well-being in today’s stressful world? . The Churchill "Building a Bridge Conference" brings together leading voices in mindfulness, education, and family support to explore this essential question. Check it out: