The major activities of the Institute include: Taking a particular interest in adapting methods from the monastic traditions for lay people committed to contemplative practice. Maintaining an empirical, ecumenical, and pragmatic attitude not privileging science over spiritual wisdom (or vice versa), and not privileging any particular contemplative tradition (or school within a tradition).Collecting, organizing, and distributing resources for psychological and spiritual growth actively supporting the work of others aligned with the Institute’s mission.Respecting the unique path of each person through offering a diversity of tools that you can systematically individualize.Addressing a range of needs, from psychological healing and well-being to spiritual realization.Highlighting the discoveries and methods found in the intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice. The Institute aims to accomplish this mission through: It draws on psychology, neurology, and the great contemplative traditions for tools that anyone can use in daily life for greater happiness, love, effectiveness, and wisdom. Its mission is to offer skillful means for changing the brain to benefit the whole person – and all beings in a world too full of war. The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom is a nonprofit corporation with 501c3 (tax-exempt) status.
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