The Journal of Contemplative Inquiry (JOCI) is the online, peer-reviewed, scholarly journal for all who design, use, research, and assess contemplative and introspective methods and practices in post-secondary education. The Summer 2022 edition of the Journal of Contemplative Inquiry explores new opportunities and approaches to deep-seated problems in academia that predate the pandemic, but became acutely highlighted in the past two years. Across eight new articles and essays, the authors discuss contemplative practices and learning which emerged in classrooms, online, and in re ..read more

It is with a heavy heart yet optimistic spirit that we write to share news about the future of The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society (CMind). After much discernment and valiant effort, the CMind Board of Directors on May 18, 2022, voted unanimously to begin the process of sunsetting the organization due to cumulative issues of financial instability exacerbated by the pandemic and national shifts in philanthropic funding. With gratitude for 27 years of community and 25 years of formal incorporation, CMind will cease operations and programming on September 1, 2022.  We understand tha ..read more

Stillness—silence—allows us to listen when our broken hearts are shrouded in the deafening darkness of grief.  I  write today to acknowledge a wave of collective grief. My grief is compounded by the trinity of anguish that has unfolded over the past three years: a global pandemic, racially motivated extrajudicial murders at the hands of American law enforcement, and a tyrannical war in Ukraine. All have me in a rageful fit for peace and justice I—we can no longer accept this reality and so we must change what we can no longer accept.  We are 145 days into the year and this coun ..read more

This special edition of the Journal of Contemplative Inquiry focuses on the insights and wisdom of Black contemplative practitioners, researchers, scholars, educators and artists. Edited by Dr. Kamilah Majied, this special edition holds 23 new articles and essays–over 360 pages–highlighting the diverse, numinous sources of Black excellence and thriving and the relevance of Black sagacity to all beings. The Journal of Contemplative Inquiry (ISSN: 2333-7281), founded by the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal publishing articles ..read more

The April ’22 edition of The Reservoir is here! This month’s issue, “The Pain of Separation,” celebrates features a reflection and practice from Bart Everson, a message from Dr. David Robinson-Morris, plus recent news from CMind. Not subscribed to our mailing list? Sign up here ..read more

Bodies on the Line: Contemplative Practice and Gender Diversity In this online workshop with Dr. Kerr Mesner, participants will explore how contemplative practices can strengthen and sustain our work in fighting transphobia in our educational institutions, governments, healthcare systems, and communities. Friday, March 25th, 3 – 4:30 pm ET (12 noon – 1:30 pm PT) Registration: ACMHE Members: $10 / Non-members: $35 (ACMHE members receive a $25 discount: join ACMHE) Broadcast via Zoom. Connection information will be shared once registered. Registration closes an hour bef ..read more

The March ’22 edition of The Reservoir is here! This month’s issue, “Bowing to Bravehearts,”celebrates Women’s History Month and features a reflection and self-compassion practice from Mirabai Bush, a message from Dr. David Robinson-Morris, plus recent news from CMind. Not subscribed to our mailing list? Sign up here ..read more

The new issue of the Journal of Contemplative Inquiry (JOCI) is now available! JOCI is the online, peer-reviewed journal of contemplative and introspective methods and practices in post-secondary education. Volume 8 contains 12 new articles, reflections, and case studies to deepen and expand explorations of contemplative theory and classroom practices. Drawing as a Practice of Compassion Rich Curtis Music Listening as a Contemplative Practice in the College Classroom Vanessa Cornett Fostering Mindfulness Through Embroidery and Reverse Community-Engaged Learning in Moroccan Higher Education Sm ..read more