Plum Village – Adults Summer Opening 2026
A summer retreat in the Plum Village tradition, bringing together practitioners of all ages with a dedicated program for adults.
What would a mindful, open, collaborative research culture be like for you?
A summer retreat in the Plum Village tradition, bringing together practitioners of all ages with a dedicated program for adults.
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.
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.
Varela International Symposium & Contemplative Science Retreat, a gathering at the intersection of science, consciousness, and the effects of mystical and contemplative experience on our experience.
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.
Complexity Science & Contemplative Studies Consortium (CSCSC) organises this retreat in the French Pyrenees to offer a chance to transform the relationship to our projects and work by shifting the focus to personal practice. More information and registration here.
Virtual Conference, 9th October
First-person phenomena. Third-person rigor. CSCSC Satellite Meeting at the Conference for Complex Systems 2026 ccs26.cssociety.org October 14 or 15, 2026 · Binghamton, NY, USA. Visit the Satellite webpage for more information and submission details!
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.