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  • Plum Village – Adults Summer Opening 2026

    Plum Village France Village des Pruniers, 1336 Route de Lalande, Loubès-Bernac, France

    A summer retreat in the Plum Village tradition, bringing together practitioners of all ages with a dedicated program for adults. 

  • The Buddha Project – Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies

    Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds Clyde Works, Ingram Rd, Leeds, United Kingdom
    Hybrid Event

    An opportunity for committed students to formally enter and deepen the Mahāyāna path through Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows. 

  • The Buddha Project – Eight Verses for a Fragile World

    Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds Clyde Works, Ingram Rd, Leeds, United Kingdom
    Hybrid Event

    A day of teachings exploring Geshe Langri Tangpa’s classic text and its practical guidance for cultivating unconditional care, robustness of the heart, stability of mind, and a more limitless view in our interconnected world.

  • Upaya Zen Center – The Measure of Our Humanity

    Virtual Event

    A global online series exploring belonging, compassion, dignity, justice, and courage as lived practice in these complex times. Wisdom with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi— 12th July

  • Mind & Life Europe – MLE Retreat 2026

    Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Bäckerberg 18, Scharnstein, Austria

    The MLE Retreat is an annual event organised in tandem to MLE European Summer Research Institute (ESRI), with the aim of supporting young scholars in the area of contemplative studies.

  • Mind & Life Europe – ESRI 2026

    Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Bäckerberg 18, Scharnstein, Austria

    The European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) is an event initiated by Mind & Life Europe, bringing together around 120 scientists and practitioners in a unique retreat setting. More information here.  

  • Plum Village – Wake Up Retreat 2026

    Plum Village France Village des Pruniers, 1336 Route de Lalande, Loubès-Bernac, France

    An international retreat for young mindfulness practitioners (18–35 years old) exploring the theme Am I Good Enough? through meditation, Dharma talks, listening, bonfires, community living and joyful practice together.

  • CSCSC – Honest Science Workshop

    INTP Campus 173 route de la Courbière, Surba, Select a State:, France

    Complexity Science & Contemplative Studies Consortium (CSCSC) organises this retreat in the French Pyrenees for a deep dive into the implicit worldviews that shape our research. More information and registration here.

Note: This is a curated selection of upcoming events (and application deadlines) related to open & contemplative science, research, scholarship, and practice. Times are given in CET/CEST unless stated otherwise.