Social, Emotional and Ethical learning (SEE Learning®) is a new K-12 education program developed at Emory University for international use.

CBCT® Compassion Training

CBCT® (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training) is a system of contemplative exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion.

University Programs

Inspired by the works of His Holiness, the XIV Dalai Lama, our university programs focus on the interdisciplinary investigation and application of compassion.

Emory-Tibet Science Initiative

ETSI was founded with a vision to create a comprehensive and sustainable science education program for the Tibetan Buddhist monastic universities.

About

The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics focuses on educating both heart and mind through a research-based approach. Its programs are based on a theoretical framework that cultivates competencies leading to prosocial behaviors and outcomes for individuals and societies, and the center actively showcases the effectiveness of these programs through innovative research.

Executive Director

Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Ph.D is Executive Director of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University. In this capacity, he has supervised the academic endeavors undertaken by Emory in collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama since 1998. Dr. Negi has been at the forefront of compassion science examining the mechanisms behind compassion and its effects on the mind and body.

Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision is a compassionate and ethical world for all. Our mission is to promote human flourishing by developing educational programs, facilitating dialogue, and engaging in research. We appreciate what it means to be human and embrace vulnerability, forgiveness, and gratitude. We approach all endeavors with the one-ness of humanity in mind. Authenticity, trust, humility, and fairness guide our daily interactions.

Research

CBCT® has been extensively researched since its development in 2004, with early studies indicating a positive impact on blood-based biomarkers of stress and inflammation. More recent studies have demonstrated that CBCT® can enhance the ability to interpret facial expressions and increase activity in brain regions associated with empathic reasoning, highlighting its potential as a tool for promoting social and emotional well-being.

Donate

As we work toward long-term sustainability for all of our projects, we depend on the generosity of our many donors. A gift in any amount is greatly appreciated. The center's mission is to promote human flourishing by developing educational programs, facilitating dialogue, and engaging in research. We seek a compassionate and ethical world for all.

Guided Journey to Compassion

SHIFTING MINDS. AND WORLDS.

Continue your compassion journey with the free, online Guided Journey to Compassion. The self-paced journey is comprised of the video series featured in the 21-Day Compassion Challenge. Viewed in sequence, they provide a thorough introduction to compassion training, beginning with an overview of our evidence-based program along with tips on getting started with meditation. Then there are 8 sequential modules, each with a preparation video and a short guided meditation. The journey ends with a concluding video and encouragement to put your compassion into action daily.

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News and Events

Compassion Center Executive Director Lobsang Tenzin Negi Receives Emory University's Highest Recognition

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, is this year's recipient of Emory University's Thomas Jefferson Award. Presented annually to a member of Emory's faculty or administration who demonstrates excellence, this award recognizes significant contributions made through leadership, scholarship, and service over time.

For more than 25 years, under the courageous direction of Dr. Negi, the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics (the Emory Compassion Center) has developed and implemented innovative educational programs that build both character and intellect through the education of heart and mind, fulfilling a vision for humanity shared by both Emory University and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The impact of Dr. Negi's work extends far beyond Emory, touching countless lives worldwide. Dr. Negi attributes this success and global flourishing to the tireless efforts of the Compassion Center staff, the guidance of luminaries like the Dalai Lama, and, importantly, the generosity of donors around the world without whom none of this work would be possible.

Please join us in congratulating our dedicated leader on this well-deserved honor and celebrating the continued work of the Compassion Center to create a compassionate and ethical world for all.

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Guided Journey to Compassion

SHIFTING MINDS. AND WORLDS.

News and Events

Compassion Center Executive Director Lobsang Tenzin Negi Receives Emory University's Highest Recognition

Reflections

Self Compassion

A View of Our Programs

Silver Jubilee - 25th Anniversary

Compassion Revolution Webinar

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