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Consciousness Schools
Browse 20 schools focused on consciousness in consciousness research.
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Alef Trust
Transpersonal
Online MSc and PhD programs in Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology through Liverpool John Moores University.
California Institute of Integral Studies
Integral
Graduate school offering PhD and MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. Transdisciplinary approach to consciousness studies.
Center for Action and Contemplation
Contemplative Christianity
Educational center founded by Richard Rohr offering programs in contemplative Christianity, non-dual consciousness, and the integration of action with contemplative practice.
Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts
Chan Buddhism
Taiwanese institute founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen offering graduate programs in Buddhist studies and life education, integrating meditation practice with academic study.
Emory University Contemplative Sciences Center
Academic / Tibetan Buddhist dialogue
University center offering Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) and academic programs in contemplative sciences. Maintains partnership with the Dalai Lama since 1998.
Esalen Institute
Human Potential
Pioneer in human potential movement offering workshops on consciousness, psychology, and spiritual practice.
Gampo Abbey
Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Nova Scotia founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche with Pema Chödrön as resident teacher. Offers monastic programs, retreats, and the Shedra study program.
Koestler Parapsychology Unit
Parapsychology
Research unit at University of Edinburgh studying psychic ability, anomalous experiences, and belief in the paranormal. Founded 1985.
Lesley University - Mindfulness Studies
Secular Mindfulness
Graduate programs in mindfulness studies offering MA and Graduate Certificate. Combines contemplative practice with academic study of mindfulness in education, healthcare, and leadership.
Maharishi International University
Transcendental Meditation
University offering MA in Consciousness & Human Potential with integration of Transcendental Meditation.
Naropa University
Buddhist
Buddhist-inspired university offering contemplative education integrating Eastern wisdom with Western scholarship.
National University - MA in Consciousness Studies
Integrative
First accredited Master's in Consciousness Studies. Integrates psychology, spirituality, science, and social change.
Oxford Centre for the Science of the Mind
Academic Philosophy & Neuroscience
Interdisciplinary center at the University of Oxford fostering research and dialogue on the nature of the mind, consciousness, and their relationship to the brain.
San Francisco Zen Center
Soto Zen
One of the largest Zen communities outside Asia, founded by Shunryu Suzuki in 1962. Includes city center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara mountain monastery — the first Zen monastery in the West.
Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies
Buddhist-Scientific Integration
Research and educational institute founded by B. Alan Wallace studying consciousness through contemplative and scientific methods. Offers meditation retreats and research programs.
Saybrook University
Humanistic Psychology
Graduate programs in humanistic psychology with specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality & Integrative Health.
Science and Nonduality (SAND)
Non-Dual
Community and platform exploring intersection of science and spirituality through conferences, courses, and media.
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
Tibetan Buddhism (Machig Labdrön lineage)
Retreat center and educational organization founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione offering programs in Tibetan Buddhism, Chöd practice, and women's wisdom teachings.
Tergar Meditation Community
Tibetan Buddhism
International meditation community founded by Mingyur Rinpoche offering a structured path from beginner to advanced Tibetan Buddhist meditation through the Joy of Living program.
University of Arizona - Center for Consciousness Studies
Interdisciplinary Science
Academic program at the University of Arizona offering graduate training in consciousness studies through philosophy, neuroscience, and the Center for Consciousness Studies. Hosts annual Science of Consciousness conference.