Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based Ethics

06/12/2026

Emory students, faculty, and staff from the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based Ethics recently traveled to Dharamshala, India, to participate in the conference “Advancing the Vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Science, Ethics, and Compassion,” co-hosted by the Emory Compassion Center and the Dalai Lama Trust.

The conference was held in celebration of the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Emory College of Arts and Sciences' Year of Compassion. 🌏✨

📸: Photo by Tenzin Choejor

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Deepen your CBCT practice at the 2026 CBCT Retreat. This four-day experience is designed for those who have previously taken CBCT and offers guided practice, reflection, and meaningful connection with a global community of practitioners. The retreat will be led by the developer of CBCT, Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, and is available both in person and online.

Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/4EfZDFw

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

✨ We’re carrying the energy forward!

Last week, we gathered in Dharamsala, India for a conference in honor of His Holiness’s the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday: "Advancing the Vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Science, Ethics, and Compassion."

Co-hosted by the Emory Compassion Center and the Dalai Lama Trust, the conference brought together educators, scientists, contemplatives, and affiliates from Asia to explore how compassion can be cultivated, studied, and lived.

✨ Over three days, dialogue turned into connection.

✨ And connection into momentum.

More highlights from this amazing conference to come ➡️

06/04/2026

💛 Burnout is real. But what if compassion was the antidote?

Watch the Global Read of "Engaged Compassion" by Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, co-founder and Executive Director of the

Global Read is a monthly virtual gathering that brings together participants from around the world, hosted by the Charter for Compassion. This Global Read was facilitated by Gard Jameson, PhD — philosopher, educator, and Charter for Compassion Board Trustee, with special guest Will Rucker, host of the Compassionate Las Vegas Podcast

✨Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rmudFwbAAss

05/14/2026

Have you gotten your copy of Engaged Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life yet? If not, order your copy today at https://loom.ly/9U_4Dm4

If you’re in or around Atlanta, Georgia, we invite you to join us for a special reception and book signing with the author, Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00–1:00 PM at Drepung Loseling Monastery (1781 Dresden Dr, Atlanta, GA). The signing will follow the monastery’s weekly public meditation (11:00 AM–12:00 PM), led by Dr. Negi. All are welcome, and no registration is required for either event.

05/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the release of Lobsang Tenzin Negi’s new book, Engaged Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life. Drawing on decades of scholarship and collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Engaged Compassion integrates contemplative wisdom and modern science, rooted in CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training, to show that compassion is a trainable skill and offer a practical path to greater resilience, deeper connection, and enhanced wellbeing. Get your copy today: https://loom.ly/bRRsFqs

04/21/2026

The April 21st Contemplative Science Seminar, hosted by Kirstie Papworth, has unfortunately been cancelled. Please stay tuned - we will be rescheduling this seminar!

Please enjoy this on‑demand seminar, “The Embodied Mind and Empathetic AI: QA Dialog in the Keio‑Emory Seminar Series.” Discover how humans and AI might engage in shared, embodied experiences through a fascinating conversation with experts from Emory and Keio Universities.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/boIEWNW_n-0