Peace through Exceptional Wisdom and Compassion
Explore how deepening our understanding of interdependence cultivates both right view and right conduct, guiding us toward authentic spiritual realization with Khandrola Rinpoche.
Virtual Forum: The Ecological Turn with Mary Evelyn Tucker & Peter Senge
Renowned scholars Mary Evelyn Tucker, PhD and Peter Senge, PhD. will join us to explore the intersection of ecology, Confucian thought, and transformational change. Moderated by Director of the Pathways to Planetary Health Initiative at Garrison Institute Stephen Posner, PhD.
Integration & Wholeness with Dr. Daniel Siegel
Join Dr. Daniel Siegel for an immersive retreat at the Garrison Institute, where science and contemplative wisdom meet to unlock new understandings of the mind, personality, and our journey toward wholeness. Through the lens of Patterns of Developmental Pathways (PDP), an interpersonal neurobiology-informed framework inspired by the Enneagram, Dr. Siegel will guide participants in discovering how innate tendencies and learned behaviors shape our sense of self—and how these patterns can become pathways to transformation.
Virtual Forum: Exploring Wellbeing Economies
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) proposes a bold transformation to the way economies are organized at the national level. At its core, a “wellbeing economy” represents a shift in focus from profit and growth -centric systems to economies that elevate the wellbeing of people and planet. In this Pathways to Planetary Health Forum, Director Stephen Posner will speak with WEAll Economics and Policy Lead, Amanda Janoo, to explore vital steps that will lead us in this direction, with specific examples from countries that are adopting Wellbeing Economies.
Garrison Institute Fellowship Forum: The State of the Fellowship
Join us for an illuminating evening exploring State of the Garrison Institute Fellowship. Led by the Dr. Angel Acosta, this engaging forum will dive into the profound impact of the fellowship program, the groundbreaking work of its fellows and its future.
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Retreat for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (June 2025)
In a time of increasing disruption and loss of cohesion, it is more important than ever before to have a place of refuge that is stable, especially for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In this retreat, mindfulness will be at the heart of all we do. In addition to daily dharma teachings, we will practice daily mindful walking, or moving, sitting (or stationary) meditation, mindful eating, singing, dharma writing, and dharma sharing.
A Conversation on Father Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic
Please join us for this interactive online Forum hosted by Jonathan F.P. Rose, Co-founder of the Garrison Institute, in conversation with the Reverend Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault. This event promises to peel back the layers of one of the most innovative contemplative thinkers of our time. In “Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mythic”, Cynthia Bourgeault offers an intimate and groundbreaking portrait of a spiritual master who transcended traditional boundaries and reimagined the contemplative landscape.
21st Century Dharma with the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Over 3 virtual sessions, we will examine how Indian thought traditions have understood dharma in the original texts and how much of this is practical in a modern context. Beginning with an overview of dharma, we will examine the applicability of dharmic ideas in the here-and-now before discussing dharma and the greatest issue facing us all – environmental change.