Symposium for Contemplative Sciences April 14–16

Symposium at Serenity Ridge Focuses on Body, Breath and Mind

Join Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and a range of presenters this spring for cutting-edge dialogues and powerful practices that explore the roles of body, breath and mind from various perspectives in the contemplative sciences. Learn about the latest research from leading mind scientists and humanities scholars, alongside experiential knowledge from meditation practitioners and Tibetan medical doctors. 

The symposium’s intention is to foster a deep and practical understanding of how the human physical and subtle bodies, breath and mind catalyze the cultivation of self-knowledge, resilience and well-being. This event builds on the conferences on science and spirituality that Ligmincha International has hosted since 2010.

The program includes dialogue sessions that discuss latest scientific findings related to contemplative practice. Each session investigates practical intersections of multiple perspectives, including medicine, philosophy, neuroscience and physiology, yoga, and other movement-based and contemplative traditions. The symposium is interspersed with meditation practices led to complement each dialogue.

Speakers will be available throughout the program to discuss their work in an atmosphere of collegiality, with opportunities for participants to share in conversations and meals.

This year is the first of three scheduled annual programs to revolve around topics central to the body, breath and mind. These themes will be further developed over the next two years for programs in spring 2020 and 2021.
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