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CBCT® Compassion Training

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University Programs

ETSI

SEE Learning™

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 supports a research-based approach to educating both heart and mind. With programs grounded in a theoretical framework for the cultivation of competencies that lead to the prosocial behaviors and outcomes that support flourishing and well-being for individuals and societies, the center also actively works to demonstrate the efficacy of these programs through innovative research.

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 the subject of many types of formal research since its development in 2004. Early studies, led by Charles Raison, MD, suggested strongly that the practice of CBCT would positively influence key blood-based biomarkers of stress and inflammation. Later studies show that CBCT® may improve the ability to interpret facial expressions along with increasing activity in the parts of the brain associated with empathic reasoning.

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 in 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.

CBCT® Foundation Courses

There are many opportunities to learn CBCT® at Emory and at many other locations. Please contact us if you don't see a course that fits your needs, or if you would like to arrange a course for a specific group or location. Continuing education credits recognized by various professional accrediting organizations are available for a number of CBCT® Courses including CEU's for psychologists, therapists, social workers and educators, CNE's for nurses and CMEs for physicians.

News and Events

"Does Compassion Cultivation Belong in K-12 Education?" will feature the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics own Associate Scientist for SEE Learning™ , Dr. Tyralynn Frazier, November 6th 2019 from 4-5pm in the Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (PAIS), room 220.
October 2nd 2019, Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Health Education at Rollins School of Public Health, Dr. Briana Woods-Jaeger, spoke on "Mindfulness as a Tool to Promote Health Equity."
SEE Learning™ international launch scheduled for April 4-6, 2019 in New Delhi, India, with Emory Presidential Distinguished Professor, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. For more information visit the SEE Learning Overview page!

CBCT® Foundation Courses

News and Events

Reflections

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Our Program Participants

SEE Learning Launch

Linda Lantieri, SEE Learning™ Consultant