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Meditation Laboratories
Browse 5 laboratories focused on meditation in consciousness research.
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Center for Healthy Minds
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research center studying meditation, well-being, and contemplative practices. Founded by Richard Davidson with support from the Dalai Lama.
Contemplative Sciences Center
University of Virginia
Interdisciplinary center at the University of Virginia bringing together researchers studying contemplative practices, meditation, and their effects on mind and brain across departments.
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)
IONS
Research institute founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell studying consciousness, interconnection, and human potential through rigorous scientific inquiry.
Mind & Life Institute
Independent (co-founded by Dalai Lama and Francisco Varela)
Research organization co-founded by the Dalai Lama and Francisco Varela to bridge contemplative traditions and modern science. Funds research at the intersection of meditation, neuroscience, and consciousness.
Social Neuroscience Lab (Singer)
Max Planck Society
Research lab studying empathy, compassion, and the effects of mental training on brain and behavior. Ran the ReSource Project — the largest longitudinal study on meditation effects.