“It’s not a sprint or a marathon—it’s a relay race,” says Jamie Bristow on #SystemsChange.
In the first episode of our new Mind & Life podcast mini-series, Jamie explores leadership grounded in inner practice & lived where decisions happen.
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We’re still holding the joy and warmth of Wisdom for Our Time in D.C., celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 90 and the dialogue he inspired.
Connie Kemmerer shares why this mission matters now more than ever: mindandlife.org/media/reflections-on-celebrating-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-at-90/
Can #SystemsChange begin with attention, relationship, healing, and story—not just policy or technology? In a new Mind & Life mini-series, Jamie Bristow explores the systems thinking iceberg and where true leverage lives.
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"At a time when we face many challenges, it’s essential that we cultivate the sense of oneness of humanity," shared Tseten Chhoekyapa on behalf of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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Lucy Shultz reminds us: “Earth awareness is about rediscovering and deeply appreciating who we are… ecological beings.” We’re spotlighting our interdisciplinary working group advancing this emerging field with the BESS Family Foundation.
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“Mind & Life’s work sits at the intersection we need: science in service of human flourishing, grounded in wisdom and heart.” Connie Kemmerer reflects on Wisdom for Our Time, honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 90.
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Mind & Life gathered in D.C. on March 28 to celebrate His Holness the Dalai Lama at 90 and nearly 40 years of dialogue. In a new blog reflection, Connie Kemmerer shares why this work still matters. 🙏
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“The reality is we never have been separate, and we never will be separate,” shares writer/Zen teacher David Loy.
This month, we’re highlighting voices from our interdisciplinary working group advancing earth awareness w/ the BESS Family Foundation. Learn more: www.mindandlife.org/media/advanc...
“My main commitments are emotional value for a happy life and society, and promoting harmony to deepen compassion,” shared the Dalai Lama at the 2007 Mind & Life Dialogue in Dharamsala, India.
He reflects on mindfulness, compassion, and mental health—showing how inner balance supports well-being.
In this 2007 Mind & Life Dialogue, Helen Mayberg explains how treatment-resistant depression can disrupt the brain’s emotional and cognitive balance—and how deep brain stimulation may help restore connection, agency, and hope.
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This month, we’re featuring insights from our interdisciplinary working group on earth awareness, made possible by the BESS Family Foundation. In this video, Jyoti Mishra shares what earth awareness means to her.
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“Compassion in action is about what risk you’re willing to take,” shared Dr. Sará King at our 2024 Summer Research Institute.
In a panel with Oneika Mays and Dina Nayeri, she explores compassion, justice, mental health, and community change: www.mindandlife.org/media/compas...
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What if compassion isn’t just something we feel—but something that can shape the world?
In this month’s Mindstream, we explore compassion as a collective force: from the stories we tell, to the power of working together to build caring communities.
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“Compassion can be motivated initially by anger at the cause of suffering,” says Buddhist scholar John Dunne in archival footage from the 21st Mind & Life Dialogue. He reflects on the difference between anger at a person and anger at suffering’s cause.
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What can eco-anxiety teach us about finding meaning in crisis?
On the Mind & Life blog, Panu Pihkala reflects on the emotional and existential dimensions of the climate crisis—and how meaning, community, and contemplation can help us respond.
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Wendy Hasenkamp reflects on safety—in community, social spaces, and our bodies. In this special episode, she joins co-producer Phil Walker to share lessons from 13+ years with Mind & Life and why she’s returning to school to become a clinical herbalist.
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Since launch, Wendy Hasenkamp has hosted 84 deep Mind & Life podcast conversations.
After five years with the show (13+ with Mind & Life), she is returning to school to become a clinical herbalist. Co-producer Phil Walker reflects with Wendy.
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How do we resist the pull of power and money? At the 21st Mind & Life Dialogue (2010), His Holiness the Dalai Lama explored this—and more—with Richie Davidson, John Dunne, Sharon Salzberg, and others.
Watch in the Mind & Life Digital Library: www.mindandlife.org/dialogue/men...
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“In today’s world of distraction, training our attention is more important than ever,” says Amishi Jha.
Revisit her Insights essay: www.mindandlife.org/insight/stre...
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Artwork by: Sirin Thada.
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Earth awareness asks how we sense our deep connection with nature—and how that insight can drive systems change.
A new Mind & Life working group with the BESS Family Foundation explores this emerging research.
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“If people meet and listen with respect, society will flourish. If the community cares for the environment, they will prosper,” shared Jack Kornfield @ the 39th Mind & Life Dialogue. A reminder that compassion & responsibility must guide the future of AI.
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We’re hiring!
Mind & Life Institute seeks a strategic, values-driven Director of Development to grow fundraising that bridges science and contemplative wisdom.
Lead major, annual & planned giving, donor engagement, and campaigns. Apply & share: www.mindandlife.org/about/career...
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“To have a good quality of life, you don’t need to lead only a life of consumption.” In this clip, Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., reflects on the Dalai Lama’s environmental wisdom and the difference between standard of living and true quality of life.
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We’re hiring! Mind & Life Institute seeks a strategic Director of Product, Programs & Earned Revenue (hybrid) to grow revenue-generating programs, events, and digital offerings while expanding audience engagement.
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“All of us need to shape AI to support inner growth… compassion, attention training, mindfulness,” said Tibetan Buddhist nun Ani Tenzin Choyang at the 39th Mind & Life Dialogue.
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Mind & Life Podcast (launched 2020) is entering a new chapter: we’ll honor host Wendy Hasenkamp with a reflective episode next month. This spring: a systems-change mini-series with Jamie Bristow; fall season hosted by David Creswell.
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Last chance! Apply by Jan 27 for SRI 2026: “Depolarization” (June 7–12, Garrison Institute, NY). Faculty includes Jay Van Bavel, Lani Shiota, Buju Dasgupta and more.
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What does it truly mean to flourish—and how do our intentions shape the life we’re cultivating?
This month’s Mindstream explores flourishing as a lived practice: finding wisdom in difficulty and the small, intentional acts that ripple outward.
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“AI has enormous potential—but its future isn’t inevitable,” says Luc Steels. It’s on us to shape what comes next.
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Applications close Jan 27 for the 2026 Summer Research Institute “Depolarization: Cultivating Connection in a Divided World” (June 7–12, Garrison Institute). Explore how polarization shows up in our minds, bodies, and society—and how connection can help.
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