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Located on the fourth floor of the Contemplative Commons (Studio 4A), the Conservatory is an immersive light & sound room where you can sit, meditate, or just listen to the soundscape. The Conservatory is currently playing “Synaisthesis,” a collaboration between Karianne Michelle, R. Lee Kennedy, David Acunzo and Matthew Burtner, which originates in the standing-wave vibrations and interference patterns of an ensemble of nine unique crystal alchemy sound bowls.

Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges.

Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges.

Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by CSC's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges.

The drop-in meditation studio, Studio 3A, officially named “The Willow”, is a meditation and prayer space that serves as a sanctuary for people of all faiths, spiritualities, and those who seek quiet reflection. This space is open to everyone, regardless of background, belief, or tradition. It is walk-in only and cannot be reserved. Click the link for this space to see norms and instructions.