In a review of everything currently known about the topic, researchers recently developed a scientific model of how contemplative practices of various kinds may encourage better physical and ...

Training in contemplative practices such as mindfulness meditation and loving-kindness meditation has become very popular in Western societies over the past several decades, and this widespread ...

For students in COST 0100: “Introduction to Contemplative Studies,” class begins and ends with meditation every Wednesday afternoon. The course, which aims to introduce students to the contemplative ...

Meditation is an ancient human practice. Our ability to artfully cultivate attentive, imaginal, and embodied modes of consciousness, and more so, intentionally design and apply techniques to transcend ...

If you’ve read about, taught, or practiced mindfulness, you may have experienced some of its benefits. You may also know a bit about the history of the secularized mindfulness movement in the West.

We’re curious about the role of contemplative practices, mindfulness, and creative self-care in aiding focus, positive uplift, and resilience for the benefit of artists and arts leaders. We have been ...