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Aneel Chima: The Future of Human Flourishing

Listen to the talk  |  What is the future of human flourishing in a world where cultural rhythms are accelerating? 

Donald Rothberg: Contemplation, Service, and Activism—Connecting Inner and Outer Transformation

Oct 24   |   An exploration of the nature of contemplative engagement and how it might help us respond to some of the great challenges of our times.

Book Discussion: Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Public Schools, Reforming Secular Education or Reestablishing Religion?

Oct 25   |  This discussion of Candy Gunther Brown's book is taking place in advance of the author's talk on 11/8.

Candy Gunther Brown: Why are Public-School Yoga and Mindfulness Popular and Controversial?

Nov 8   |   An exploration of objections to public-school yoga, mindfulness, and other meditation programs. Book discussion: 10/25.

LeeRay Costa Events — Talk: A Contemplative Feminist Approach to Teaching about Race & Whiteness; Workshop: Beloved Community & Social Justice in the College Classroom

Nov 1  |   Join CSC and Center for Teaching Excellence for an open talk and workshop.

Drop-In Classes for Fall 2019

Free   |   Open to UVA and community members. Yoga for Better Sleep, Mindfulness, T'ai Chi, & more.

2019 Pickard Contemplative Fellowship and Retreat for McIntire Students

Oct 18   |  The 2019 Pickard Contemplative Fellowship application process is now open to all 3rd and 4th year McIntire students.

Call for Proposals: Contemplative Sciences Book Series

ONGOING   |  CSC and UVA Press are partnering to publish a new academic book series related to contemplation across all scholarly and professi