• MBM – First Meditation Research Seminar of 2026

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculty of Medicine van der Boechorststraat 7, Amsterdam, Netherlands

    MBM Meditation Research Seminar April 2026Friday, 24 April, 13:30 –17:00 (+ drinks)Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, room MF-A507 (5th floor, Section A of the Medical Faculty Building, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam. An open, research-focused gathering for researchers, meditation teachers, practitioners, and students. The afternoon includes a guided meditation, introductions, and three talks on mindfulness… Continue reading MBM – First Meditation Research Seminar of 2026

  • 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.  

  • 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.

  • CSCSC – Work Alive Retreat

    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 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.

  • Complex Systems and Contemplative Studies @ CCS26

    Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY, United States

    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!

  • ISCR 2027 – 4th Annual Conference

    The International Society for Contemplative Research will host its 4th Conference in Kyoto, Japan. More information soon on the ISCR 2027 website page.

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.