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The Contemplative Net Project was a research project conducted at the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society from 2001 to 2004. The goal of the research was to examine how contemplative practices are being used by organizations in secular settings, with a special emphasis on social justice organizations. The Contemplative Net research team interviewed 80 individuals and conducted 3 in-depth on-site case studies.
Buddhist Peace Fellowship's programs, publications, and practice groups link Buddhist teachings of wisdom and compassion with progressive social change.
Earth Activist Training offers classes that help you transform the land, community, and political and economic system for the better.
the Foundation for Active Compassion works to empower people with profound, accessible spiritual practices that support their individual and collective work to become better people and to make a better world.
Lama John Makransky has led retreats and workshops for our Social Justice Program. A professor of Buddhism and comparative theology at Boston College, he is also a 2009 Contemplative Practice Fellowship recipient. Lama John is dedicated to serving social justice and social service workers and is the guiding teacher of the Foundation for Active Compassion.
Joanna Macy's website offers a selection of wonderful Practices for Activists.
The Prison Dharma Network is a nonsectarian, contemplative support organization for prisoners and prison dharma volunteers.
Racial Equity Tools is a web site designed to support people and groups who are working for inclusion, racial equity and social justice. The site includes ideas, strategies and tips, as well as a clearinghouse of resources and links from many sources.
Rex Foundation aims to help secure a healthy environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere.
stone circles supports leadership in the field of spiritual activism, provides training, retreats and workshops; offers resource material, and convenes gatherings for learning, relationship-building, and celebration.
The SpiritHouse Project is a national organization that uses research, action, the arts, education, spiritual reflection, and analysis to bring diverse peoples together to build a just and non-violent movement that propels us toward a beloved community.
Spirit in Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a successful movement for social change in the US
Tools for Change is a multi-cultural organization that promotes healing, leadership development, and sustainable democracy.
Turning to One Another, which complements Meg Wheatley's book Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future, provides you with simple processes for hosting conversations, and information about many other conversation initiatives around the world.
Valley Mindfulness offers workshops and classes on Mindfulness based stress reduction to both individuals and organizations.
The Veterans of Hope Project is a multifaceted educational initiative on religion, culture and participatory democracy.
Women's Theological Center is devoted to the development of spiritual leadership.
Retreat Centers for Practice and Social Justice
Agape Community is a lay Catholic residential community with a vision of ministry in peace education and non-violence and an ecumenical and interfaith embrace.
Vallecitos Mountain Refuge is a wilderness ranch and contemplative reteat center for the nonprofit and public interest community. They have a schedule of retreats for activists.
Leadership Training
Rockwood Leadership Program is a non-profit organization that promotes social change through leadership training and consulting to progressive non-profits.
Hollyhock Leadership Institute provides training and strategic support to people working for environmental and social change.