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Reimagining Capitalism from the Inside Out
A reflection on The Common Good podcast conversation with Rebecca Henderson and Jamie Bristow about mindful leadership, business education, love, power, and systems change.
Exploring the Intelligence of Somatic Practice
Somatic Experiencing® practitioner and meditation instructor Kathy Cherry’s retreat at Garrison Institute this week, “Beyond Calm: The Intelligence of Presence” engages somatic work, a growing field that focuses on the connection between the physical body and mental health. Kathy sat down with us to answer some questions for readers curious to learn more about this innovative field and her work within it.
Advancing the Science of Human Flourishing
Few academic gatherings bring together the rigor of scientific inquiry and the depth of contemplative practice as successfully as the Mind & Life Summer Research Institute (SRI), which took place June 7-12 at the Garrison Institute. Since its founding in 2004, SRI has been a driving force in the development of the field of contemplative science. Now in its third decade, SRI continues to convene leading researchers and contemplatives to explore some of the most pressing questions at the intersection of mind, human flourishing, and social transformation.
Fusilli with Peas, Squash Blossoms, Fresh Cheese, and Bronze Fennel
We think of June as the height of spring, but...
Greeting is Meeting: Haiku and the Art of Mindful Animism
Two decades ago, at a colloquium on haiku poetry, I found myself sitting next to a Japanese poet during a lecture by a psychologist on “Haiku and the Practice of Mindfulness.” In chatting with him beforehand, I noticed that he understood English perfectly well but struggled a bit to speak it.
Roots of Renewal: Ecological Civilization in China and the Confluence of Tradition and Modernity
A Garrison Institute Webinar Series on...
Spicy Spring Vegetable Curry
To please a large crowd with some folks who eat meat and some who don’t, we make vegetarian curry and separately braise meat with similar flavorings to serve on the side.
Conscious Change Forum Event Recap
The inaugural Conscious Change Forum hosted by Garrison Institute’s Spirituality & Social Change initiative and the Conscious Change Collective brought together more than 100 people from at least 10 countries, including change leaders, funders, spiritual activists, and leading practitioners working at the intersection of inner work, spirituality, and social change. We build upon a long history of nonviolent and spiritually based movements for justice, faith lineages that have invested deeply in societal wellbeing, and Indigenous traditions where the spiritual and communal are inseparable.
Carrot Coconut Soup Recipe
This simple, refreshing soup is excellent by...
The Inner Work of System Leadership
By John Kania, Radha Ruparell, Peter Senge,...
Farro Soup with Sage and Parmesan Recipe
Farro is a form of wheat that has a delicate,...
Rekindling Hope and Our Love for Earth
Rekindling Hope and Our Love for Earth: A...