Mind & Life Institute

Research Areas

About

Research organization co-founded by the Dalai Lama and Francisco Varela to bridge contemplative traditions and modern science. Funds research at the intersection of meditation, neuroscience, and consciousness.

Equipment

• Research grants program
• Contemplative science conferences
• Summer research institute

Focus Areas

• Contemplative neuroscience
• Meditation research
• Mind-body integration
• Neurophenomenology