As the year ends, revisit favorite Mind & Life podcast episodes on joy & interconnection. Hear Matthieu Ricard on compassion, Jon Kabat-Zinn on moving from “me” to “we,” and Roshi Joan Halifax on enactive compassion. podcast.mindandlife.org/episode-list/

How can Indigenous ways of living with land and community guide healthier connections to Earth? Mind & Life–supported researchers explore pacharuna—walking in awareness as one with the Earth—among Kichwa communities in Ecuador. www.mindandlife.org/media/walkin...

“We need more space to let our minds wander.” Marieke van Vugt at the 39th Mind & Life Dialogue on how hyper-personalized AI may suppress curiosity and productive discomfort in learning. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr5W... #MindsAIEthics #AI

“Joy, in the form of deep satisfaction, is rooted in purpose,” shared Mind & Life Board Chair Thupten Jinpa at our celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. Joy strengthens resilience—and the resources for happiness lie within us. Hear more: www.mindandlife.org/event/the-da...

“Nothing is inevitable—we can change the trajectory of what we want tech to do,” said policy expert Merve Hickok at the Mind & Life Dialogue, warning that predictive AI can freeze people in past data and fuel cumulative disadvantage. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDOA... #AI #Ethics

Applications for the 2026 Summer Research Institute are open! Join us June 7–12 at The Garrison Institute for Depolarization: Cultivating Connection in a Divided World, exploring how to bridge divides in ourselves, our communities, and systems. Apply: www.mindandlife.org/event/2026-s... #SRI2026

How do intelligence, ethics, and AI intersect? In our latest blog, Geissy Araújo reflects on the 39th Mind & Life Dialogue in Dharamsala, where scientists, monastics, and philosophers explored what intelligence is and how it should shape AI. www.mindandlife.org/media/explor... #MindsAIEthics

“It’s difficult to love what we don’t have a relationship with,” writes David Loy in his new Insights essay, Ecodharma: Loving the World as Our Own Body. He explores how Buddhist teachings can guide our response to the ecological crisis. Read: mindand.life/Sv2E50Xzevy #Ecodharma #Interconnection

Apps open Dec 2! Join us June 7–12, 2026 for the Mind & Life Summer Research Institute: Depolarization—Cultivating Connection in a Divided World. Explore how polarization shapes our minds, communities & systems, and how connection transforms. More: mindand.life/52st50Xxvec #SRI2026 #MLISRI2026

How might we love the world as our own body? David R. Loy explores how Buddhist wisdom and ecological awareness meet in ecodharma, urging us to awaken from the illusion of separation. Read more: www.mindandlife.org/insight/ecod... Art by Sirin Thada #Ecodharma #Interdependence #MindAndLife

“Whether AI proves to be more of an asset or liability is very much dependent on how it is developed and applied,” shared Geshe Lodoe Sangpo at the 39th Mind & Life Dialogue. Watch session recordings here: mindand.life/Zm9750Xc4is #HumanFlourishing #ArtificialIntelligence

For 35+ years, the Dalai Lama explored the nature of mind with leading scientists & scholars. 🌟 Experience these profound dialogues in Illuminating the Mind, our online course with Wisdom Academy—now 30% off w/ code WAITM25 thru Nov 6, 2025. rebrand.ly/mli_itm_2025 #MindAndLife #DalaiLama

The Dalai Lama teaches: adversity is part of being human—and our mind shapes whether we suffer or grow. Hear more from Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond: www.mindandlife.org/event/the-da... #DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife

Could the answers to our crises be found in the forest’s silence or our own breath? 🌿 Researcher Pooja Sahni explores how nature and contemplation can transform our future: www.mindandlife.org/insight/cont... #MindandLife #ContemplativeEducation #AwakenedMind

We’re in full swing in Dharamsala! ✨ Leaders from science, ethics, tech, & contemplative traditions are exploring how AI can support human flourishing. Dive into highlights and join the dialogue: https://www.mindandlife.org/events/minds-artificial-intelligence-and-ethics/ Photos: Santiago Arau

Starting tomorrow! 🌏 Join us live from Dharamsala, Oct 14–16, for “Minds, AI, and Ethics”—a dialogue with The Dalai Lama Trust & Mind & Life Europe on how AI can support human flourishing. 🔗 Register: http://mindand.life/VSqK50XaJSE #MindsAIEthics #AI #Ethics #MindandLife

“The resources for your happiness lie within,” says Mind & Life Board Chair Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. In honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Jinpa reflects on this vision with President Suzanne Bond. 🎥 Watch: http://mindand.life/13Ib50X57Qu #MindAndLife #ContemplativeScience

AI is reshaping how we live, work & connect. How can it deepen compassion? 🌏 Join us live from Dharamsala, Oct 14–16 for Minds, Artificial Intelligence & Ethics with The Dalai Lama Trust & Mind & Life Europe. 👉 http://mindand.life/4tWl50X8I26 #MindsAIEthics #AI #Ethics #Compassion

From the start, the Dalai Lama envisioned Mind & Life Dialogues as bringing compassion & humanity to science. For his 90th, hear Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond reflect on this vision. 🎥 mindand.life/13Ib50X57Qu #DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife

How do faith and ecology intersect? 🌍 In our latest blog, Sevim Kalyoncu of Green Muslims shares how Islamic practices—like prayer, remembrance, and meditation—can inspire deeper connection with nature and stewardship of Earth. Read more: www.mindandlife.org/media/connec... #ContemplativeWisdom

AI is transforming our world—how do we ensure compassion and dignity guide its future? Join the Mind & Life Dialogue livestream from Dharamsala, Oct 14–16. Learn more & register: mindandlife.org/.../minds-ar.... #MindsAIEthics #MindandLife #Artificialintelligence

“Many ideas fundamental to science are also core to Buddhist philosophy,” notes scholar & Mind & Life Board Chair Thupten Jinpa. He and Suzanne Bond reflected on the Dalai Lama’s lifelong curiosity. Watch the full convo here: www.mindandlife.org/event/the-da... #DalaiLama90 #Buddhism #MindAndLife

We’re hiring! Mind & Life Institute seeks a part-time Events & Admin Assistant in Charlottesville, VA. Help us bring programs to life + keep things running smoothly in this hybrid role. Apply now: www.mindandlife.org/about/career... #CharlottesvilleJobs #EventPlanning #AdminJobs

“World peace must develop from inner peace.” This month, Mindstream honors the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and his legacy of compassion, wisdom, and science. Subscribe now! www.mindandlife.org/mindstream/ #CompassionInAction #DalaiLama #ContemplativeWisdom

How can we work with emotions to build resilience in a rapidly changing world? In our latest episode, Christy Wilson-Mendenhall explores how emotions are shaped—and how contemplative science and practice can help. 🎧 Listen now: podcast.mindandlife.org/christy-wils... #ContemplativeScience

How do emotions impact health? In a 1990 dialogue, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn explored this through Buddhist wisdom and science. Join us on September 10 for a special event honoring his legacy: www.mindandlife.org/events/bridg... #DalaiLama #ContemplativeScience

How can we stay grounded in spaces that stir anxiety? At the 2025 Summer Research Institute Jennifer Kitil reflects on how contemplative practice and embodiment helped her navigate academic vulnerability. 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/media/why-we... #ContemplativeEducation #ReimaginingEducation

“Each individual has a responsibility for humanity,” says His Holiness the Dalai Lama in this clip from our 1989 Dialogue. As we celebrate his Holiness’ 90th birthday, we honor his extraordinary legacy of wisdom and compassion. www.mindandlife.org/events/bridg... #DalaiLama90

🎉 Today we celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, honoring his scientific legacy and lifelong dedication to compassion and wisdom. Join our special event on Aug 6 at 1pm ET: “The Dalai Lama at 90.” Register: www.mindandlife.org/events/bridg... #DalaiLama90

We're hiring! Mind & Life seeks a mission-driven Director of Philanthropy to lead our fundraising strategy for human and planetary flourishing. Passionate about impact and relationships? Let’s connect. 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/about/career... #PhilanthropyJobs #NowHiring

“Our inherent correlation is intrinsic to our being in this world,” says climate scholar Karen O’Brien on the latest Mind & Life podcast. She explores how worldview, quantum theory & Indigenous wisdom shape our response to the climate crisis. 🎧 Listen now – podcast.mindandlife.org/karen-obrien/

In our latest podcast, climate scholar Karen O’Brien explores how quantum thinking and Indigenous wisdom can shift our approach to climate and systems change. She shares how contemplative practices support transformation from within. Listen in: podcast.mindandlife.org/karen-obrien/ #ClimateChange

At the 2025 Summer Research Institute, a global community gathered to reimagine education for a flourishing future—through dialogue, reflection, and innovation across the lifespan. More soon on the Mind and Life blog! #ContemplativeEducation #MindfulLearning #EducationalReform #SystemsThinking

Last week, the 2025 Summer Research Institute brought together changemakers to reimagine education through mindfulness, compassion & systems thinking. Angel Acosta, Linda Darling-Hammond, & more sparked dialogue on learning across the lifespan– more soon on the blog! Photos: Jacob Gordon #SRI2025

What’s next for Mind & Life? We’re entering a bold new chapter focused on systems thinking, radical collaboration, and action—advancing AI, climate, polarization, and more. Learn about our new strategy: www.mindandlife.org/media/a-bold... #ContemplativeScience

Sharing a few more photos from the past School of Contemplative Practices. Feeling a mix of sadness and happiness that it happened — grateful for the journey and what it brought. Thank you @mindandlife.bsky.social for this experience 💚

🌿When was the last time you paused — not to escape the world, but to stand in it more fully?🌿 Join us for our final contemplative session with Ven Losang Gendun this season on Tues 24 June, 6-7pm CEST. Free and open to all! Register now: ow.ly/mhEj50W6ngl #Mindfulness #Meditation #Contemplation

The 2025 Summer Research Institute is happening now— and it’s not too late to register! Erin McCarthy, our Director of Research, invites you to join the livestream for talks, panels, and meditations on reimagining education. Register now! www.mindandlife.org/events/summe... #ContemplativeEducation

At the 2025 Summer Research Institute, visual artist Kelvy Bird brings sessions to life with compelling scribing. Reflect, connect, and reimagine contemplative education with us. It’s not too late—register for online access: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe... #GenerativeScribing

I don’t remember when I was so relaxed and present, peaceful and mindful 🧘 I feel deep gratitude, and all issues are gone beyond this moment of connectedness. Thank you, @mindandlife.bsky.social, for this contemplative summer research retreat/school 🦋🩷

We're hiring! Mind & Life seeks a visionary Director of Philanthropy to grow our fundraising efforts for human & planetary flourishing. Apply: [email protected] 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/about/career... #PhilanthropyJobs #NonprofitCareers #HiringNow

Today I attended the online orientation by @mindandlife.bsky.social for the upcoming Summer Research Institute (June 1–6) on #Contemplative Education. Excited to join in person—looking forward to insights, fresh perspectives, and meaningful community connections!

⏳ Just 2 weeks to go! Join the 2025 Summer Research Institute livestream, June 2–5, and explore how contemplative practices are reshaping education. Don't miss out– register today: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe... #ContemplativeEducation #ReimaginingEducation #MindAndLife #SRI2025

“The next boundary we need to push is to come up with good ‘systems’ measures,” says social neuroscientist Tania Singer. In this episode, she explores empathy, compassion, & why inner work matters for societal transformation.⁠ 🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/tania-singer/ #ContemplativeScience

In our latest Mind & Life podcast episode, social neuroscientist Tania Singer explores the interpersonal dimensions of empathy, compassion, and the brain. From burnout to brain science to societal change—why what we practice matters. Listen now: podcast.mindandlife.org/tania-singer/ #Neuroscience

If you are a mindfulness teacher who has, or is interested in incorporating social justice elements into your teaching, we’d love to hear from you. ➡️ Express your interest here: go.unimelb.edu.au/7exp Please quote "CSC" as the invitation code in the screening question.

We’re launching a survey to explore how mindfulness meditation teachers are implementing social justice literacy in their classes ⚖️🌍

Join the livestream of Mind & Life’s 2025 Summer Research Institute: Reimagining Contemplative Education, June 2–5. Explore global connection, cutting-edge research, and inspiration for educators & changemakers. Register now: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe... #ContemplativeEducation #SRI2025

Educator and advocate Felipe Mercado joins #SRI2025 to reimagine education rooted in compassion, equity, and lived experience. No app needed—just join the livestream for keynotes, panels, & meditations. Register: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe... #ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation

Today! Join our virtual fireside chat with experts as we explore how fostering kindness in the workplace leads to improved well-being and profitability. Share and join us! Learn more - tinyurl.com/kindwork...