Spirituality & Science

American Institute for Mindfulness was founded in 1981 by Ven. Thupten Kalsang, Rinpoche and Laurence O. McKinney.

The Australian Institute for Consciousness Studies has been established as a nexus for advancing interdisciplinary and cross-cultural understanding that combines scientific and contemplative investigatory knowledge. It is a non-sectarian organization that reaches out to the scientific and academic communities, a variety of contemplative traditions, and the general public. AICS activities focus on the research into the nature, origins, and role of consciousness in human existence and the natural world.

Beliefnet is the largest multi-faith inspiration and spirituality website. It provides information, community and services on a wide variety of topics. Beliefnet’s main topic channels include Inspiration, Health, Entertainment, Love and Family, Holistic Living, Blogs, Community, Faith & Prayer, and News. It has won the most prestigious editorial awards on the internet, and is viewed as a leading authority on spiritual matters by the major news organizations.

Buddhism and Quantum Physics by Christian Thomas Kohl - [A contribution to the dialogue between East and West]

The Emory Tibet Partnership is dedicated to creating teaching opportunities that cut across disciplinary boundaries and foster cross-cultural understanding. Since the Emory-Tibet Partnership was founded in 1998, it has been committed to bringing together the best of the Western and Tibetan Buddhist intellectual traditions for their mutual enrichment and the discovery of new knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment. In this unparalleled series of conversations, the Dalai Lama and Ekman prod and push toward answers to the central questions of emotional experience. What are the sources of hate and compassion? Should a person extend compassion to a torturer—and would that even be biologically possible? What does science reveal about the benefits of Buddhist meditation, and can Buddhism improve through engagement with the scientific method?