There is substantial and growing evidence for the value for mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other contemplative activities to support human flourishing.

With that in mind, COBE researcher Dr. Kirk Warren Brown, Ph.D. founded the Contemplative Science and Education Core which promotes rigorous scholarship and scientific research on contemplative practices and stimulates contemplative learning opportunities to foster well-being, resilience, relationships, and performance among VCU students, staff, and faculty, and surrounding Richmond community members.

Visit the COBE blog to watch the introductory video and learn more about CSE Core enrollment.