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The Contemplative Studies Centre welcomes you to the world of mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practice at The University of Melbourne. Learn more: psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/CSC
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These effects were strongest among those with less lifetime meditation experience. Personality and motivation also mattered, and gains persisted over a follow-up period of several years.

📄 Read the full study: iaap-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Dose–response effects of reported meditation practice on mental‐health and wellbeing: A prospective longitudinal study
The popularity of meditation has surged in recent years, driven by the accessibility of digital platforms. In this context, shorter sessions have become common, often accompanied by claims of substan...
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August 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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At the Contemplative Studies Centre, we’re grateful to be part of a vibrant and growing field and return inspired to continue our work in the responsible integration of contemplative practice into the heart of societal change.

#ICMAP2025 #Mindfulness #ContemplativePractice #ContemplativeStudies
July 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Welcome!
July 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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This online series will be led by Associate Professor Matt Sharpe - author, lecturer and researcher from Australian Catholic University.

📅 Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 to 30 July
➡️ Register and info: go.unimelb.edu.au/ei8p

#Stoicism #Meditation #ContemplativePractice
Guided meditation series: Stoicism
Overview Stoicism is an ancient Western philosophy focused on cultivating a smooth flow of life. To navigate life and achieve inner tranquillit...
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June 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The survey is available in 9 languages and meditators of any tradition and level of experience are welcome to join.

Watch our video: go.unimelb.edu.au/r88p

Take part 👉 www.soscisurvey.de/world-medita...
More info: world-meditation-survey.org

#Meditation #ContemplativeStudies #GlobalSurvey
May 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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If you are a mindfulness teacher who has, or is interested in incorporating social justice elements into your teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

➡️ Express your interest here: go.unimelb.edu.au/7exp
Please quote "CSC" as the invitation code in the screening question.
April 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Inspired by Vipassana and incorporating Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) skills, participants will learn how to bring the quality of awareness to the mind and body to live with more ease ✨

📅 Starts 7 May, 1pm (online)
➡️ Book go.unimelb.edu.au/7nxp
Guided meditation series: Mindfulness for chronic pain and illness
Overview Vipassana meditation is described as ‘seeing things in a different way’, or as they ‘really are’ through looking at the buildi...
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April 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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'Free your attention' was hosted at the Brunswick Ballroom by the Sophia Club in partnership with the Contemplative Studies Centre.

🔗🎧 Now you can listen to this conversation on ABC Radio National's Big Ideas: go.unimelb.edu.au/gq6p

#ContemplativeStudies #Mindfulness #DigitalWellbeing
Free your attention — meditation and mindfulness in the digital age - ABC listen
How many times have you checked your phone today? How many tabs are open in your web browser? Do you feel in control of your attention?  In the digital age, attention is now a commodity. Can practice...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Meaningful change often requires some discomfort, but it doesn’t necessitate that we experience lasting distress. So, when are we being pushed outside our comfort zone and when are we potentially just getting worse?

➡️ Read here: go.unimelb.edu.au/8e6p

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In therapy or meditation, is it normal to feel worse at first? | Psyche Ideas
A ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality might make sense when striving for change – but don’t confuse discomfort and distress
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March 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM