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Our vision is a just and compassionate society as we encourage investigation of the impact of compassion and contemplative practices on individual, collective and environmental health and flourishing.

About the Center

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“I see the benefits outside of my practice and in my personal life. I have a more controlled/ balanced thought process and have developed more patience.” – UA Student

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Student Programming

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Research

Learn more about our compassion and mindfulness research.

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Podcast

Listen to leading voices in our 'Conversations on Compassion' Podcast.

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Video Spotlight

How can the cultivation of compassion benefit our health? Watch our founding Director, Charles Raison, M.D., deliver this compelling talk on Cognitively Based Compassion Training.

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