Contemplative Studies Initiative and Concentration
Contemplative Studies
The Contemplative Studies Initiative is a group of Brown faculty and students with diverse academic specializations who are united around a common interest in the study and application of contemplative states of mind.
Contemplative Studies
The Contemplative Studies Initiative is a group of Brown faculty and students with diverse academic specializations who are united around a common interest in the study and application of contemplative states of mind.
Contemplative Studies Concentration
The Concentration in Contemplative Studies investigates the underlying philosophical, psychological, and scientific bases of human contemplative experience.
The Brown University Alpert School of Medicine, through its Scholarly Concentrations Program, offers a path for medical students to integrate contemplative studies with the traditional medical curriculum.
Engage in the discussion of building Contemplative Studies Programs by exploring our priorities, practices and problems.
Recent News & Announcements
News from Contemplative Studies
Visiting Assistant Professor Srinivas Reddy wins Fulbright Fellowship
A study led by Brown University researchers found that a low-impact, meditative movement program involving qigong was as effective as more standard exercise programs in improving cancer-related fatigue.
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Read about Contemplative Studies Concentrator and NBA star DeAndre Jordan -- and incorporating contemplative practice into his game.
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