Contemplative Research
Mind & Life Institute: application deadline for Varela Grants
The application period for the 2024 Varela Grants closes on Wednesday, 28th August 2024.
Mind-Brain-Mindfulness (MBM): Research Seminar
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculty of Medicine van der Boechorststraat 7, Amsterdam, NetherlandsHybrid meeting: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Zoom
Agenda and presentations: TBD
The organisers are seeking speakers for their upcoming meetings! If you would like to present your ideas/work, please reach out to Surya Rajan Selvam.
Mind & Life Europe: “Mind Matters” talk with Jane Hirshfield
online“One Continuous Enactment”: Poetry as a Way of Being in the World
International Society for Contemplative Research: Webinar “Beyond the Brain: Context, Caution, and Complexity in the Study of Contemplative Practices”
onlinePanelists: David McMahan and John Dunne – Moderator: Michael Sheehy On the Importance of Context in the Study of Meditation, or: Why There Will Never Be an Enlightenment Machine – David McMahan The Trouble with Contemplative Texts: Some Examples from Buddhist Practices – John Dunne
Mind & Life Europe: application deadline for European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) 2025
The deadline to apply for the European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) 2025 and the MLE Retreat 2025 extends until Friday, 4th April at 23:59 CET.
ISCR Conference 2025: submissions deadline
The International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) is accepting abstracts and proposals for its 2025 Conference, taking place from 3rd-6th November 2025 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, 30th April.
MInd & Life Europe: “Mind Matters” Talk with Stephen Nachmanovitch
onlineTitle: "Mind & Life are Playing, Creating, Improvising (even in times of terror)" Details and registration: https://mindandlife-europe.org/events/mm-with-stephen-nachmanovitch/
Mind-Brain-Mindfulness (MBM): Research Seminar Spring Meeting
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Faculty of Medicine van der Boechorststraat 7, Amsterdam, NetherlandsHybrid meeting: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Zoom
Agenda and presentations: click to see details
The organisers are seeking speakers for their upcoming meetings! If you would like to present your ideas/work, please reach out to Surya Rajan Selvam.
National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 – Abstracts Submission Deadline
The National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 will be hosted at the Radboudumc Expertise Center for Mindfulness on Wednesday, 4th June. For further information, please visit this page. Abstract Submission The deadline for abstract submission is Monday, 4th May. Abstracts will be reviewed by a scientific committee, with poster acceptances announced by Monday, 12th May. The contribution to the… Continue reading National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 – Abstracts Submission Deadline
Science & Wisdom LIVE: “Consciousness, Self & The Brain” with Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Prof. Anil Seth
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Rd, London, United KingdomHybrid event (online and live at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre)
National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 – “Resilience”
Radboudumc Center for Mindfulness Reinier Postlaan 4, Nijmegen, NetherlandsThe National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 will be hosted at the Radboudumc Expertise Center for Mindfulness on Wednesday, 4th June. Program In the morning, three keynote speakers will share their perspectives on Resilience: Prof. dr. Rogier Hoenders, Dr. Guusje Collin and Chris Tamdjidi. In the afternoon, a variety of workshops will be offered from experts on mindfulness. For… Continue reading National Mindfulness Symposium 2025 – “Resilience”
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.