Center for Contemplative Mind in Society

Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the

2008 CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE FELLOWSHIPS

This past year, The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society took over the complete selection process and administration of the contemplative practice fellowship program, after ten years of working closely with ACLS (the American Council of Learned Societies). The competition was promoted widely, to include proposals from the sciences and from Canada, and resulted in the greatest number of applications ever, almost twice as many as in previous years.

The increase in applications attests to the growing interest in integrating contemplative practice into the classroom and the field of contemplative studies, but made the selection process very difficult. Among very many applications worthy of recognition, these were the strongest. We extend a warm welcome to the 2008 Fellows.

Making Waves and Riding the Currents:
Activism and the Practice of Wisdom
By Charlie Halpern, Chair of our Board of Directors.

This memoir demonstrates the benefits of integrating a commitment to social justice with the cultivation of wisdom--essential for effectively addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

A list of u pcoming events with Charlie Halpern

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The Activist's Ally
The Ally is our new resource manual for social justice activists seeking to bring contemplative practices into their lives, communities, and workplaces.
Full color with audio CD, comb bound, 120 pp, $20+shipping.
View sample .pdf

The Tree of Contemplative Practices
The Tree of Contemplative Practices places contemplative practices within broader categories (branches), all of which share common roots.

An 11" x 14" print of the Tree is available in our online store.

Shifting Metaphors:
Activism as a Path to Awakening
with Rev. Ryūmon Gutiérrez Baldoquín
June 13-15, 2008
Smith College, Northampton, MA
photo © Marcia Lieberman

Deep Replenishment and Connection: Meditations of Loving Communion and Presence for Social Justice Activism and Service
with Lama John Makransky
July 18-20, 2008
Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY

Summer Session for Contemplative Curriculum Development
August 3-8, 2008
Smith College, Northampton, MA

Meditation Retreat for Law Professionals
September 11-14, 2008
Menla Mountain Center, Phoenicia, NY

Retreat for Academics
November 13-16, 2008
Menla Mountain Center, Phoenicia, NY

Videos
Dan Kowalski of Rollingbay Works Digital Filmmaking has created two short films which introduce the work of The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society.

Part 1: Essence: View it on YouTube

Part 2: Application: View it on YouTube

Dan Edwards, our former Youth Program Director, has created a video which features interviews with some of our Social Justice Program mentors. These experienced activists and spiritual teachers work with participants of our Mentoring Retreats. View it on our website (Quicktime required).