About

The Centre is here to guide and support you in making evidence-informed decisions for your practice. Join us as we delve into diverse contemplative practices, uncover their impacts, and provide direction for your individual contemplative journey.

But what exactly are contemplative practices, and why are they the main focus of our Centre?

Why contemplative studies?

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Vision, Ethics and Values

Learn more about our vision and supporting mission statement, ethics and values.

Our People

Meet the academic and professional staff, affiliates and students of the Centre.

Governance

Meet the members of the Advisory Board and Reference Group who provide strategic advice to the Centre to help achieve its vision.

Contact us

Reach out with your enquiries, feedback and project ideas.

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 and practice programs:

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Research

Research

The Centre fosters truly interdisciplinary, evidence-based research into contemplative practice and methodology. We help evaluate the most effective methods for learning, practicing, and grasping contemplative concepts.

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Education

Education

The Centre is dedicated to developing and leading exceptional educational programs that inspire lifelong learning, fostering knowledge for the betterment and flourishing of society as a whole.

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Practice

Practice

The Centre offers guided practice sessions for meditators of all experience levels. Our goal is to provide a diverse range of styles and techniques from both wisdom traditions and secular practices, allowing our community to explore various approaches and find the one that best suits their needs.