About
Amid the action and distraction that fill everyday life, contemplative practices help to provide insight and connection into who we are, who we want to be, and what is most meaningful to us. With foundations in introspection, connection and awareness, contemplative practices help individuals to achieve a quieting of the mind, realisation of what it is to be human, and aid in the development of a more balanced and ethical life.
So what exactly do we mean by contemplative practices, and why are they the focus for the Centre?
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Vision, Ethics and Values
Learn more about our vision and supporting mission statement, ethics and values.
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Our People
Meet the academic and professional staff, affiliates and students of the Centre.
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Strategic Plans & Reports
Read our planning, reporting and highlights publications.
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Governance
Meet the members of the Advisory Board and Reference Group who provide strategic advice to the Centre to help achieve its vision.
Our model
We work with interdisciplinary collaborators across the University of Melbourne, in the community, and worldwide to develop, deliver, support and promote innovative and authentic contemplative study. Our model is based on a strong research program foundation, which drives our interconnected education, engagement and practice programs:
Research
The Centre facilitates and fosters truly interdisciplinary, evidence-based research into contemplative practice and methodology. The Centre facilitates evaluation of the best ways to learn, practise, and understand contemplative concepts and ideas.
Education
The Centre develops and leads the delivery of outstanding education and lifelong learning to encourage the pursuit of knowledge for the wellbeing and flourishing of society.
Practice
The Centre supports diverse communities to attempt, learn about, and sustain a meditation practice through free guided meditation sessions presented by expert teachers from varied spiritual, faith, Indigenous and secular traditions. Offerings are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced meditators.
Engagement
The Centre delivers a world-class engagement program and forum for the transfer of knowledge, new ideas and discussion, and provides a space for interdisciplinary discussion of traditional, contemporary, and academic/scientific understanding of contemplative practice and experiences.