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“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
Watch session recordings here: mindand.life/Zm9750Xc4is
#HumanFlourishing #ArtificialIntelligence
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“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
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.
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#MindAndLife #DalaiLama
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
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
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
Hear more from Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond: www.mindandlife.org/event/the-da...
#DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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
Hear more from Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond: www.mindandlife.org/event/the-da...
#DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife
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
Dive into highlights and join the dialogue: https://www.mindandlife.org/events/minds-artificial-intelligence-and-ethics/
Photos: Santiago Arau
October 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
Dive into highlights and join the dialogue: https://www.mindandlife.org/events/minds-artificial-intelligence-and-ethics/
Photos: Santiago Arau
“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
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“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
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
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
For his 90th, hear Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond reflect on this vision.
🎥 mindand.life/13Ib50X57Qu
#DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife
October 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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
For his 90th, hear Thupten Jinpa & Suzanne Bond reflect on this vision.
🎥 mindand.life/13Ib50X57Qu
#DalaiLama90 #MindAndLife
“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
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
September 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“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
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
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
August 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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
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
July 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“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
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 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
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
July 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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
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
“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
As we celebrate his Holiness’ 90th birthday, we honor his extraordinary legacy of wisdom and compassion.
www.mindandlife.org/events/bridg...
#DalaiLama90
July 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“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
As we celebrate his Holiness’ 90th birthday, we honor his extraordinary legacy of wisdom and compassion.
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
Passionate about impact and relationships? Let’s connect.
🔗 www.mindandlife.org/about/career...
#PhilanthropyJobs #NowHiring
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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/
She explores how worldview, quantum theory & Indigenous wisdom shape our response to the climate crisis.
🎧 Listen now – podcast.mindandlife.org/karen-obrien/
June 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“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/
She explores how worldview, quantum theory & Indigenous wisdom shape our response to the climate crisis.
🎧 Listen now – podcast.mindandlife.org/karen-obrien/
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
More soon on the Mind and Life blog!
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulLearning #EducationalReform #SystemsThinking
June 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
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
Angel Acosta, Linda Darling-Hammond, & more sparked dialogue on learning across the lifespan– more soon on the blog!
Photos: Jacob Gordon
#SRI2025
June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
Angel Acosta, Linda Darling-Hammond, & more sparked dialogue on learning across the lifespan– more soon on the blog!
Photos: Jacob Gordon
#SRI2025
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
Register now! www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation
June 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
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
It’s not too late—register for online access: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#GenerativeScribing
June 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
It’s not too late—register for online access: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#GenerativeScribing
“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 this episode, she explores empathy, compassion, & why inner work matters for societal transformation.
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/tania-singer/
#ContemplativeScience
May 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“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 this episode, she explores empathy, compassion, & why inner work matters for societal transformation.
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/tania-singer/
#ContemplativeScience
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
Explore global connection, cutting-edge research, and inspiration for educators & changemakers.
Register now: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #SRI2025
May 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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
No app needed—just join the livestream for keynotes, panels, & meditations.
Register: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
May 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
No app needed—just join the livestream for keynotes, panels, & meditations.
Register: www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
As Earth Month ends, our commitment continues. These Summer Research Institute moments show the role of spending time in nature for healing and connection. Every day is a chance to reconnect with nature and act with purpose. Let’s keep showing up.
Photos by Jon Joy-Gaba.
#EarthDay #ClimateAction
Photos by Jon Joy-Gaba.
#EarthDay #ClimateAction
April 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
As Earth Month ends, our commitment continues. These Summer Research Institute moments show the role of spending time in nature for healing and connection. Every day is a chance to reconnect with nature and act with purpose. Let’s keep showing up.
Photos by Jon Joy-Gaba.
#EarthDay #ClimateAction
Photos by Jon Joy-Gaba.
#EarthDay #ClimateAction
Why join the 2025 Mind & Life SRI livestream? Meena Srinivasan shares why this gathering matters. No application needed—just register to access keynotes, panels, and meditations from anywhere.
Join us online! 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
Join us online! 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
April 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Why join the 2025 Mind & Life SRI livestream? Meena Srinivasan shares why this gathering matters. No application needed—just register to access keynotes, panels, and meditations from anywhere.
Join us online! 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
Join us online! 🔗 www.mindandlife.org/events/summe...
#ContemplativeEducation #MindfulnessInEducation
This Earth Day, let’s protect the planet and our minds. Climate change impacts mental health—from wildfires to eco-anxiety. Mindfulness in nature offers healing and resilience.
Read more from neuroscientist Jyoti Mishra: www.mindandlife.org/insight/mind...
#EcoHealing #EarthDay2025 #ClimateAction
Read more from neuroscientist Jyoti Mishra: www.mindandlife.org/insight/mind...
#EcoHealing #EarthDay2025 #ClimateAction
April 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This Earth Day, let’s protect the planet and our minds. Climate change impacts mental health—from wildfires to eco-anxiety. Mindfulness in nature offers healing and resilience.
Read more from neuroscientist Jyoti Mishra: www.mindandlife.org/insight/mind...
#EcoHealing #EarthDay2025 #ClimateAction
Read more from neuroscientist Jyoti Mishra: www.mindandlife.org/insight/mind...
#EcoHealing #EarthDay2025 #ClimateAction
This Earth Month, we're celebrating a Mind & Life–funded program in Charlottesville that helped BIPOC youth reconnect with nature, purpose, and community.
Led by Love No Ego, it fostered healing and belonging.
Learn more: www.lovenoego.org #BIPOCYouth
#EarthMonth #CollectiveFlourishing
Led by Love No Ego, it fostered healing and belonging.
Learn more: www.lovenoego.org #BIPOCYouth
#EarthMonth #CollectiveFlourishing
April 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Earth Month, we're celebrating a Mind & Life–funded program in Charlottesville that helped BIPOC youth reconnect with nature, purpose, and community.
Led by Love No Ego, it fostered healing and belonging.
Learn more: www.lovenoego.org #BIPOCYouth
#EarthMonth #CollectiveFlourishing
Led by Love No Ego, it fostered healing and belonging.
Learn more: www.lovenoego.org #BIPOCYouth
#EarthMonth #CollectiveFlourishing
"It's sort of an active version of the loving-kindness practice… really seeing the neutral people in my world," shares contemplative scientist Melissa Rosenkranz. She explores connection, polarization, and the mind-body link.
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/melissa-rose...
#MindBodyConnection
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/melissa-rose...
#MindBodyConnection
April 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"It's sort of an active version of the loving-kindness practice… really seeing the neutral people in my world," shares contemplative scientist Melissa Rosenkranz. She explores connection, polarization, and the mind-body link.
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/melissa-rose...
#MindBodyConnection
🎧 Listen: podcast.mindandlife.org/melissa-rose...
#MindBodyConnection