International Symposium for Contemplative Studies 2016

Nov 10 to Nov 13, 2016

Center Founder Richard Davidson and Tibetan Buddhist monk and teacher Matthieu Ricard will deliver the keynote address at the 2016 the Mind & Life Institute's International Symposium for Contemplative Studies conference held in San Diego, CA.

Their conversation will explore the philosophical and scientific issues fundamental to the investigation of well-being, the possibility of cultivating well-being through secular programs, and the history and current status of contemplative-neuroscience collaboration.

Learn more about this year's conference and register now.

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