Mind And Life Institute

For 38 years, the Mind & Life Institute has pursued a bold vision: that science and contemplative wisdom together could advance human flourishing. Our founders believed that by deepening our understanding of the human mind, we could spark the inner transformation needed to drive critical change in the outer world.

From these beginnings, an entire field of contemplative science and research emerged?catalyzing scientific laboratories and applied research centers, creating new fields of study between and across disciplines, and reshaping how we understand the mind. Today, this work lives on in a global community of researchers and practitioners whose dedication continues to impact millions of lives worldwide.