Assisting Our Planet through Observation
A painter and a theoretical physicist have found common ground around the issue of land conservation.
Empowering Communities: A Conversation With Thibault Manekin
Thibault Manekin is an ardent believer in building affordable housing for citizens who support their own community. Talking with Jonathan F. P. Rose, he shared some of the lessons he’s learned along the way
“Social Presencing” with Nichol Chase and Arawana Hayashi
On the power of social presencing, and how being attentive to the sensations of the body can keep us focused on the present.
Kerry Kennedy: Bringing Mindfulness to Activism
Kerry Kennedy, the president of the RFK Human Rights Foundation, believes in an intersectional approach to activism — one informed as much by mindfulness as it is her Catholic faith.
Shelly Tygielski: Challenging Injustice Through Meditation
What is the relationship between mindfulness meditation and activism? Is there a way for our meditation practice to be transformed into work that can change the world? by Aidan Kennelley Often, the act of “sitting” can feel individualistic and self-centered. But Shelly Tygielski believes this can be a powerful tool that enables us to ask the essential question “how can…
Pathways to Planetary Health: Regeneration with Paul Hawken
On October 5, the Garrison Institute Forum on Pathways to Planetary Health hosted a conversation between renowned author Paul Hawken, Garrison Institute cofounder Jonathan F.P. Rose, and a panel of select regenerators who exemplify the actions necessary for our time, as outlined in Paul’s new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Paul Hawken writes, “Regeneration means putting…
Pathways to Planetary Health Forum: Jon Kabat-Zinn on Growing The Common Good
On September 14, the Garrison Institute Forum on Pathways to Planetary Health continued as renowned meditation teacher, author, and clinician Jon Kabat-Zinn joined Garrison Institute cofounder Jonathan F.P. Rose for far-reaching conversation on meditation, planetary health, and movements for justice and liberation. Nearly 600 people registered for this interactive conversation, which included guided meditations led by Kabat-Zinn. Through Pathways to…
Fellowship Forum: Cultivating R.E.S.T.: The Ground of Liberation with Rashid Hughes
On August 19, Rashid Hughes joined Garrison Institute Fellowship Director Dr. Angel Acosta for our latest Fellowship Forum. Rashid Hughes led our Virtual Sanctuary community through R.E.S.T., an experiential contemplative practice that is an antidote to the systems of capitalism and white supremacy. R.E.S.T. operates at the intersection of liberation and contemplative practice, providing a path forward that is grounded…