Mind & Life Institute
The Mind & Life Institute is a US-registered, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1991 to establish the field of contemplative sciences. Based in Charlottesville, Va., the institute “brings science and contemplative wisdom together to better understand the mind and create positive change in the world." Over three decades, Mind & Life has played a key role in the mindfulness meditation movement by funding research projects and think tanks, and by convening conferences and dialogues with the Dalai Lama. Since 2020, Mind & Life's grant-making, events, and digital programs have sought to nurture personal wellbeing, build more compassionate communities, and strengthen the human–earth connection.
| Founded | 1991 |
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| Founder | R. Adam Engle; Francisco J. Varela; His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Focus | Scientific understanding of the mind, Contemplative Sciences, Contemplative Practice, Neuroscience, Meditation, Phenomenology, Consciousness |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | = 38°01′54″N 78°29′04″W |
| Origins | Mind & Life Dialogues |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Research Grants, Conferences and webinars, Podcast |
Key people | Francisco J. Varela The 14th Dalai Lama President Susan Bauer-Wu |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Mind & Life Dialogues |
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