Events

As part of the Master’s Program in Neuroscience, Mindfulness, and Contemplative Practices at the University of Pisa and the Lama Tsong Khapa Institute in Pomaia, two seminars will be held: on November 5 (9:30 am–1:00 pm) titled Science and Philosophy in Indian Buddhist Classics and on November 6 (3:00 pm–7:00 pm) titled Levels of Consciousness and Mental Training. For information: ciro.conversano@unipi.it, alessandra.fussi@unipi.it

The UniPi-ILTK course addresses the topic of death and end-of-life care with a scientifically rigorous approach while remaining open to discussion from a multi- and transdisciplinary perspective. Application deadline: September 16, 2024.

The Summer School adopts a multidisciplinary approach that integrates neuroscience, biology, artificial intelligence, and physics with the epistemological questions at play in phenomenology, Eastern philosophies, and contemplative practices.

The journey continues with its third edition, further exploring philosophical themes and meditative techniques related to the two fundamental subjects of Emptiness and Calm Abiding, always according to the specific approach developed and proposed by Ven. Sonam Wangchuk – a teacher of bridge programs between Buddhism and Western science and psychology.

It follows the three preliminary online courses. This retreat is designed to learn and experience meditation on emptiness, according to the specific approach developed and proposed by Ven. Sonam Wangchuk – a teacher in India of programs bridging Buddhism with Western science and psychology, and author of the text Meditation of Madhyamaka and Description of Science.

The European Summer Research Institute (ESRI) is an event organized by Mind & Life Europe that brings together scientists and practitioners at ILTK. On this occasion, the theme for discussion will be: Living in Groundlessness with Responsibility.

Ven. Sonam Wangchuk is leading an experimental program based on Madhyamaka philosophy and Western mind science. This is the third session within the educational project of MSA.

Because dialogue can be learned. It is a skill that can be trained. We can do it. Maybe we have to. Otherwise, we are doomed.

Ven. Sonam Wangchuk leads an experimental program, based on the Madhyamaka vision and the science of the Western mind. First of three meetings that are part of the MSA educational project.

Embodied Cognition and Intersubjectivity in Uncertain Times: Interdisciplinary Frameworks for Contemplative Research and Education

Ven. Sonam Wangchuk leads an experimental program, based on the Madhyamaka vision and the science of the Western mind. First of three meetings that are part of the MSA educational project.

The largest, longest running and premier interdisciplinary conference, emphasizing rigorous approaches to the study of consciousness and its place in the universe.