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27 schools found

AT

Alef Trust

Transpersonal

PhilosophyConsciousness

Online MSc and PhD programs in Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology through Liverpool John Moores University.

UK (Online)Website
BU

Brown University Mindfulness Center

Secular Mindfulness / Academic

Clinical ResearchNeuroscienceMindfulness

University center integrating mindfulness research with education and practice. Houses the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training program and multiple research labs.

Providence, RIWebsite
CI

California Institute of Integral Studies

Integral

PhilosophyMeditationConsciousness

Graduate school offering PhD and MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. Transdisciplinary approach to consciousness studies.

San Francisco, CAWebsite
Cf

Center for Action and Contemplation

Contemplative Christianity

ConsciousnessMeditationContemplative Christianity

Educational center founded by Richard Rohr offering programs in contemplative Christianity, non-dual consciousness, and the integration of action with contemplative practice.

Albuquerque, NMWebsite
DD

Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts

Chan Buddhism

ConsciousnessMeditationBuddhism

Taiwanese institute founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen offering graduate programs in Buddhist studies and life education, integrating meditation practice with academic study.

Jinshan, New Taipei City, TaiwanWebsite
EU

Emory University Contemplative Sciences Center

Academic / Tibetan Buddhist dialogue

ConsciousnessTibetan BuddhismContemplative Neuroscience

University center offering Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) and academic programs in contemplative sciences. Maintains partnership with the Dalai Lama since 1998.

Atlanta, GAWebsite
EI

Esalen Institute

Human Potential

BreathworkMeditationConsciousness

Pioneer in human potential movement offering workshops on consciousness, psychology, and spiritual practice.

Big Sur, CAWebsite
GA

Gampo Abbey

Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhism

ConsciousnessMeditationTibetan 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.

Cape Breton, Nova ScotiaWebsite
IF

IMS Forest Refuge

Theravada Buddhism

MeditationBuddhismVipassana

Long-term retreat facility at the Insight Meditation Society for experienced meditators. Offers self-directed retreats of one month or longer in a supportive environment.

Barre, MAWebsite
IM

Insight Meditation Society

Theravada Buddhism

MeditationBuddhismVipassana

Retreat center co-founded by Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Sharon Salzberg. Offers silent meditation retreats in vipassana tradition.

Barre, MAWebsite
KP

Koestler Parapsychology Unit

Parapsychology

Clinical ResearchConsciousness

Research unit at University of Edinburgh studying psychic ability, anomalous experiences, and belief in the paranormal. Founded 1985.

Edinburgh, ScotlandWebsite
LU

Lesley University - Mindfulness Studies

Secular Mindfulness

ConsciousnessMeditationMindfulness

Graduate programs in mindfulness studies offering MA and Graduate Certificate. Combines contemplative practice with academic study of mindfulness in education, healthcare, and leadership.

Cambridge, MAWebsite
MI

Maharishi International University

Transcendental Meditation

ConsciousnessMeditation

University offering MA in Consciousness & Human Potential with integration of Transcendental Meditation.

Fairfield, IAWebsite
M&

Mind & Life Institute

Buddhist-Science Dialogue

MeditationNeuroscienceBuddhism

Research and educational organization bridging contemplative wisdom and modern science, founded with the Dalai Lama.

Charlottesville, VAWebsite
NU

Naropa University

Buddhist

ConsciousnessMeditationBuddhism

Buddhist-inspired university offering contemplative education integrating Eastern wisdom with Western scholarship.

Boulder, COWebsite
NU

National University - MA in Consciousness Studies

Integrative

PhilosophyConsciousness

First accredited Master's in Consciousness Studies. Integrates psychology, spirituality, science, and social change.

San Diego, CA (Online)Website
OC

Oxford Centre for the Science of the Mind

Academic Philosophy & Neuroscience

NeuroscienceConsciousnessPhilosophy

Interdisciplinary center at the University of Oxford fostering research and dialogue on the nature of the mind, consciousness, and their relationship to the brain.

Oxford, UKWebsite
PV

Plum Village

Zen Buddhism (Plum Village tradition)

BuddhismMindfulnessZen

Buddhist monastery and practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. Offers mindfulness retreats, monastic training, and the Wake Up movement for young practitioners.

Thenac, FranceWebsite
SF

San Francisco Zen Center

Soto Zen

ConsciousnessMeditationZen

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.

San Francisco, CAWebsite
SB

Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies

Buddhist-Scientific Integration

Contemplative NeuroscienceConsciousnessMeditation

Research and educational institute founded by B. Alan Wallace studying consciousness through contemplative and scientific methods. Offers meditation retreats and research programs.

Santa Barbara, CAWebsite
SU

Saybrook University

Humanistic Psychology

Clinical ResearchConsciousness

Graduate programs in humanistic psychology with specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality & Integrative Health.

Pasadena, CA (Online)Website
Sa

Science and Nonduality (SAND)

Non-Dual

PhilosophyConsciousnessNon-Dual

Community and platform exploring intersection of science and spirituality through conferences, courses, and media.

San Jose, CAWebsite
SR

Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Theravada Buddhism

MeditationBuddhismMindfulness

Meditation center founded by Jack Kornfield offering retreats and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification (MMTCP) with UC Berkeley.

Woodacre, CAWebsite
TM

Tara Mandala Retreat Center

Tibetan Buddhism (Machig Labdrön lineage)

ConsciousnessMeditationTibetan Buddhism

Retreat center and educational organization founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione offering programs in Tibetan Buddhism, Chöd practice, and women's wisdom teachings.

Pagosa Springs, COWebsite
TM

Tergar Meditation Community

Tibetan Buddhism

ConsciousnessMeditationTibetan 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.

Minneapolis, MN / GlobalWebsite
Uo

University of Arizona - Center for Consciousness Studies

Interdisciplinary Science

Quantum MindPhilosophyConsciousness

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.

Tucson, AZWebsite
UZ

Upaya Zen Center

Zen Buddhism

MeditationBuddhismZen

Zen center and training monastery founded by Joan Halifax. Offers chaplaincy training, end-of-life care programs, and Zen Buddhist practice rooted in socially engaged spirituality.

Santa Fe, NMWebsite