Creativity
Study: Can meditation influence creativity?
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More 
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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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U. Va. will launch new Contemplative Sciences Center this fall
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
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A report from the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference
On Friday I attended the 10th Annual Center for Mindfulness Scientific Conference, with more than 400 MBSR and mindfulness teachers learning about the latest research confirming the beneficial impact of mindfulness practice. It continues to amaze me to see how the benefits of mindfulness continue to reach deep into every… Read More
Expert Interviews
Parker Palmer on Contemplative Leadership
Mindful publisher Jim Gimian and I were recently invited to take part in a special gathering of a group of people doing work in contemplative leadership that convenes periodically at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The group was the brainchild of Arthur Zajonc of the Center for Contemplative Mind… Read More
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VIDEO: Why the military needs mindfulness
What can meditation do for soldiers? Elizabeth Stanley in conversation with Congressman Tim Ryan. Read More
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Scientific American: Hospital gardens help us heal
A recent Scientific American article poses the question: Can gardens, in fact, promote healing? The answer: Yes! Scientists around the world are now digging into the data to find out why. Read More
Expert Interviews
Search Inside Yourself
Google’s own Chade-Meng Tan writes about the groundbreaking mindfulness-based training program—Search Inside Yourself—offered at one of the world's most successful companies. Read More
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The Tao of Dr. Seuss for Parents, Educators and Politicians
Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child, takes a mindful look at the Tao of Dr. Seuss and all his work has taught us. Read More
Kids & Teens
Building an evidence base for mindfulness in educational settings
For those of us who teach mindfulness in educational settings, building an evidence base for our work is critical. Mindfulness programs in educational settings are growing in popularity, but if this trend is to continue, and not become a passing fad, it needs research. I am often approached by people… Read More
Books & Reviews
Gina Biegel’s new mindfulness app for teens now available
Mindful.org's "On Teen Life" blogger, Gina Biegel, has a new app—called "Take a Chill"—to help teens deal with stress. Read More
