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At Engaged Mindfulness Institute, gratitude isn’t an afterthought. It’s woven into the heart of every practice, every circle, every shared breath.

Discover the true meaning of loving-kindness by understanding the subtle enemies of attachment and hatred. Learn how genuine metta transforms relationships, reduces stress, and fosters clear, compassionate living grounded in Buddhist wisdom.

When we discuss mindfulness today, the conversation often centers on meditation, stress reduction, and the development of self-awareness. However, many experts and practitioners remind us that one of the most powerful ways to practice mindfulness is through listening to ourselves, to

Explore the impact of compassion fatigue on caregivers and discover how mindfulness practices can help manage emotional exhaustion. Learn practical strategies for cultivating resilience and sustainable compassion in the face of distressing experiences.

Our world faces profound inequalities, environmental challenges, and social divisions. Mindfulness, an ancient practice, can offer more than just personal calm. When we look beyond its use for stress relief or self-care, we see how it can support real social change and help build movements for fairness, compassion, and freedom.

The Prison Mindfulness Institute (PMI) and the Engaged Mindfulness Institute (EMI) are honored to be included in the Conscious Change...

In this episode, Gemma Griffith Ph.D. , speaks with Prison Mindfulness Institute's Executive Director, Vita Pires Ph.D. , about the...

Explore the complexities of empathy and the misconceptions surrounding empathic engagement. This page discusses the importance of mindfulness in developing healthy empathic responses and offers insights on overcoming emotional overwhelm.

Equanimity sees the deeper patterns of existence—the constant flow of arising and passing away, the interconnectedness of all phenomena, and the futility of trying to control outcomes.

Emmanuel pressed his finger into a bullet wound on his head, recounting the massacre at Murambi Technical School,

In the world of mindfulness practice, the language we use to describe our mental experiences carries significant weight. Two terms frequently employed by mindfulness instructors—"distraction" and "wandering mind"—often appear interchangeable, yet they capture distinctly different aspects of our attention.

“I hope that through meditation and mindfulness I am removing the thorn of anger from my heart,” wrote one woman incarcerated in Tennessee after completing the Navigating Conflict workbook. “The more I learn to let go, the more calm and peaceful I am.”

In November 2005, Ovidio—a psychiatrist, Zen practitioner, and long-time social activist—joined the Zen Peacemakers' retreat at Auschwitz.

At the heart of mindfulness teaching lies something deeper than methods and techniques—something that can’t be learned from a manual.

"Can equanimity make your engagement with the world more effective rather than less? "

Chris Germer speaks with Lucy Sunday about teaching mindfulness and the intrinsic role of self-compassion.

In this episode, Mark Coleman speaks with Fleet Maull, Ph. D., about Incorporating mindfulness and nature

In this episode, Garth Smelser speaks with Kaitlyn Shaw of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about customizing and implementing mindfulness techniques for federal office environments and community engagement. Key Insights for Implementing Mindfulness in Government : Metric for Success: Focus on community growth and participation first. The "Yes And" Approach: Successful programs require both leadership endorsement and grassroots momentum. Language Matters: Use inclusive,

In this episode, Jessica Morey speaks with Julie Paquette-Moore of the Engaged Mindfulness Institute about embodying authenticity in...

In this episode, Diane Musho Hamilton speaks with Vita Pires, Ph. D., the Prison Mindfulness Institute executive director, about...