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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

At the “Compassion in Action” conference, Amy Cohen Varela, reminisced on the first meeting between Francisco Varela and His Holiness at the European Forum in Alpbach in 1983, subsequently launching the field of contemplative science. 🎥 Watch the full talk now: ow.ly/2Awy50ZS96f

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In light of the multiple crises our world is facing today, the Dalai Lama’s message is perhaps even more salient now than ever before. Click here to hear more about the Dalai Lama’s advocacy for universal responsibility from our recent conference at European Parliament: ow.ly/iL3T50ZSffo

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“His Holiness has been a tireless advocate for what he often calls a secular ethic, a universal ethic of care grounded not only in one single tradition but in our shared humanity.” 🎥 Watch Ms Genkhang’s talk from our “Compassion in Action” conference now on YouTube: ow.ly/QyIB50ZQE60

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In celebration of His Holiness’ 90th year, we were honoured to co-organise an intimate conference in March 2026 with The Office of Tibet, Brussels, hosted by MEP Mr Leoluca Orlando at the European Parliament. 🎥 Watch Mr Orlando’s opening remarks now: ow.ly/VoN150ZQBn5

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Introducing the new and improved Community Bulletin Board — an invitation to participate actively in the unfolding life of the Mind & Life Europe network, and to contribute to the shared field of inquiry and transformation we’re co-creating. ow.ly/cpg350ZQtZf

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“How can we persist in a world in which multiple forms of ‘caring towards’ are in vehement competition with each other?” asks Andrea Hiott in Season 4, Episode 1 of The Enactive Fold Podcast. 🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/YU5J50ZOgZH #MindAndLifeEurope #EmpoweringThroughCaring

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Announcing a new season of The Enactive Fold: The Mind & Life Europe podcast, exploring “Empowering Through Caring”. Listen now to this month’s episode with philosopher, author, and educator Andrea Hiott: ow.ly/h09f50ZOfus #MindAndLifeEurope #Transdisciplinary #4ECognition

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birthday of Francisco Varela (September 7, 1946 – May 28, 2001), who remains one of the most visionary and influential figures in the history of cognitive science having transformed how we think about consciousness, life, and experience.

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” — Albert Camus Thank you to everyone who joined us in collectively exploring the concept of expanding time at our European Summer Research Institute!

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This week, we held our European Summer Research Institute within the beautiful surroundings of Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, gathering researchers, contemplatives, scientists, artists, and practitioners across a myriad of disciplines to explore “Opening in the Midst of Uncertainty: Expanding Time”.

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We are feeling immensely grateful for our recent Mind & Life Europe Retreat led by experienced scholar-practitioners Prof Martijn van Beek and Prof Marieke van Vugt at Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, engaging with existential questions through meditation, journalling, dialogue, and movement.

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of Hyphae, our new peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to stimulating and convening dialogue among thinkers with diverse perspectives on mind and life! Learn more: ow.ly/yUsr50Znk7E

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us for an invigorating encounter between the brilliant choreographer and dancer Dr Nicole Peisl and philosopher Prof Alva Noë. 📅 Taking place live at ESRI 2026 on 26th July at 19:00 CEST, as well as livestreamed via Zoom and YouTube. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/oABY50ZmTWQ

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Today, we are delighted to celebrate the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – a spiritual leader, global symbol of compassion and wisdom, and co-founder of Mind & Life Europe and the Mind & Life Institute. Heartfelt wishes to you all on this special occasion! 🙏

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join us this evening at 19:00 - 20:15 (CEST) for our last Making Room for Contemplation session this academic year! In this intimate series, we carve out some time and space to be present with ourselves with a kind, open awareness. Register now: ow.ly/QF2T50ZiyTa #Meditation #Zen

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join us for our next Mind Matters talk on Wednesday 17th June with Dr Hanne De Jaegher, delving into the relational heart of professional practice, rethinking professional wellbeing through an engaging epistemology and the “loving and knowing” framework. Register now: ow.ly/FXJv50Z9Nul

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An invaluable opportunity for thinkers from all walks of life and disciplines to come together and collaboratively work “towards a methodological and conceptual consensus”!

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Antonia Zepeda & Joana Vidal Santamaria (joint project), and Nathan Fisher—two out of the eight recipients of the 2025 European Varela Award (EVA)—recognised for their innovative interdisciplinary work in contemplative research as emerging next-generation scientists. 🎉

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us this Thursday 11th June for an MLE Friends Talk with world-renowned Apinist Marion Chaygneaud-Dupuy, Léonore Battistella, and Amy Cohen Varela. Celebrating the release of 'L’Himalaya et la vie du plateau tibétain' (Favre, 2025). ow.ly/maui50Z9wWL #TibetanPlateau #NomadicKnowledge

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us for a free relational installation activating sensitive conversations across disciplines and reimagining forms of hospitality toward the other as a political gesture. 📍 30 May, 19:30–20:15 in Exhibition room in Ciutadella campus 🎥 Livestreamed via UPF More info: ow.ly/3bIZ50Z4aXk

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This week we honour the 25th anniversary of the passing of Francisco Varela (September 7, 1946 – May 28, 2001), who remains one of the most influential figures in the history of cognitive science, and whose legacy continues to animate new ways of thinking about consciousness, life, and experience.

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Join Prof Amador Vega and Frederic Amat for a free public evening dialogue exploring contemplative practice, scenography, iconoclasm, liminality, and paradox. 📍 29 May, 19:00–20:30 at Auditorium in Ciutadella campus 🎥 Livestreamed via UPF More info: ow.ly/KSnt50Z3NaG

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Join us for our next practice session on Tuesday 26th May from 19:00 - 20:15 (CEST). In this intimate series, we carve out some time and space to be present with ourselves with a kind, open awareness. Register now: ow.ly/p8PM50Z0ycR #MindAndLifeEurope #Zen #Meditation #OnlineMeditation

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Congrats to Inès Leferme, Óscar Soto Angona, and Michał Weiss—three of the eight European Varela Award recipients—recognised for their innovative interdisciplinary work in contemplative research as next-gen scientists. 👉Read more about their projects here: ow.ly/WPjE50YRcJ5

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us on 29th April 6pm (CEST) for a Mind Matters book launch featuring philosopher and disability scholar Dr Anne-Lyse Chabert in conversation with her publisher, David Parker. Moderated by Dr Hanne De Jaegher. Register now: ow.ly/zL1y50YNz0P #OnlineEvent #OnlineTalk

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Is it possible to feel free while deeply dependent? In Beyond Disability, Dr Anne-Lyse Chabert reflects on life with a neurodegenerative disease, weaving together personal experience and philosophy. Join us at the book launch on 29 April to learn more: ow.ly/EUGx50YNqvq #Disability #Event

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Sit with us during our next practice session on Tuesday 28th April from 19:00 - 20:15 (CEST). In this much-loved series, we carve out some time and space to be present with ourselves with a kind, open awareness with Dr Edel Maex. 👉 Register now: ow.ly/RfeF50YJWVz #OnlineMeditation #Zen

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Take a look at one of last year’s European Summer Research Institute panels, exploring key questions in enactive & neurophenomenological research. Watch the full discussion now: ow.ly/3Twg50YMAau #MindAndLifeEurope #ContemplativeScience #MeaningMaking #Ethics #Reflexivity

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A huge congratulations to Jonas Mago, Andreas Voldstad, and Eugénie Lanchou—three of the eight European Varela Award recipients—recognised for their innovative interdisciplinary work in contemplative research as next-gen scientists 👏 👉 Read amore bout their projects here: ow.ly/JF5050YJYWn

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join us for our next instalment of the MLE Friends series with Prof Giovanna Colombetti, a leading thinker in enactive and embodied approaches to cognition. 👉 Learn more and register now: ow.ly/t0fo50YJW71 #MindAndLifeEurope #OnlineLecture #CognitiveScience #ContemplativeScience

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Contribute to our vision for a more just, connected, and meaningful society. Register now for “Power and Care: Enactive Approaches and Critical Social Philosophy” exploring political agency and social philosophy on the final day with Universitat Pompeu Fabra ow.ly/xBXA50Ywgg1

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Join us at our upcoming MLE Retreat at Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, Austria as we explore how to integrate a contemplative dimension into more aspects of daily life, and to develop habits that can be sustained through life’s busyness and challenges. Learn more and apply now: ow.ly/j69q50YAPTF

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

What an experience! 🥳 To celebrate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th year and the Year of Compassion, we were honoured to co-organise an intimate conference at the European Parliament with The Office of Tibet, Brussels, hosted by MEP Leoluca Orlando. Read more below 👇 #CompassionInAction

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

New episode of The Enactive Fold out now! Improvisational violinist Stephen Nachmanovitch delves into many resonances between his existential understanding of improvisation and several central questions animating the enactive approach. 🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/2QNT50Yy5fO #PodcastEpisode

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Get your tickets for our upcoming international conference, “Power and Care: Enactive Approaches and Critical Social Philosophy”, exploring the mind, body, and the sociopolitical shaping of experiences on the second day with Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Register now: ow.ly/4NOf50Ywgiq

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

For those of you who would like to carve out a bit of time and space for meditation and reflection, join us at our next Making Room for Contemplation session on Tues 31st March. Register now: ow.ly/tRnA50Yve08 #Meditation #OnlineMeditation #Contemplation #MeditatingTogether

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Reflecting on last year’s ESRI, we’re grateful to return to Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, Austria this summer for our upcoming ESRI & retreat. Surrounded by mountains, lakes & untouched nature, it’s the perfect setting for interdisciplinary dialogue & contemplation. Register now: ow.ly/qlgh50YwnHo

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Tickets are still available for our upcoming international conference, “Power and Care: Enactive Approaches and Critical Social Philosophy”, the first day of which will explore the politics of life and the environment with a line-up of esteemed speakers. Register now: ow.ly/S2Ty50YwfKf

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

What might a focus on joy reveal about how people live, what they value, and how they relate to the world around them? Find out more at the next MLE Friends Talk with anthropologist Prof Joanna Cook on Thursday 26th March. Learn more: ow.ly/eTbK50YsmTE #OnlineSeminar #CommunityEvents

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

For anyone interested in attending our upcoming European Summer Research Institute, here’s a taste of the kind of dialogues that took place last year with Evan Thompson & Rebecca Todd on philosophy, neuroscience, and transdisciplinary dialogue. Watch now: ow.ly/qHLp50YsjCS

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

You’re invited to apply to this year’s ESRI & MLE Retreat! Addressing the sense of urgency felt by many in the face of climate catastrophe and conflict which calls us to critically reconsider our relationship to and understanding of time. Apply now: ow.ly/R2HK50YsguQ #conference #science

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

New episode of The Enactive Fold out now! Artist-researchers Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser delve into the dizzying scope of their art-making, and the ethical-epistemological questions driving their work. 🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/3rpa50YhMRQ #MindAndLifeEurope #PodcastEpisode

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Calling all artists! 👩‍🎨 We are launching Hyphae, our new academic journal, and are welcoming submissions for a new logo inspired by underground connectedness and the hidden networks of hyphae: relational, interdependent, non-hierarchical. Apply now: ow.ly/vFTi50YlXRu #LogoContest

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

How can we create more plausible scenarios of hope for a greater number of people? This month, Dr Kilian Jörg reflects on what it means to refuse the dualisms between thinking and acting and invoke the possibility of pluralism in the face of criticality. 🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/7L4u50YcNVP

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Come along to the next Making Room for Contemplation session on Tues 24th Feb at 19:00 CET, in which we will carve out some time to slow down and be present with ourselves with a kind, open awareness. Guided by Dr Edel Maex. Learn more and register: ow.ly/jpoy50YbRYz #OnlineMeditation

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Mind & Life Europe is hiring! We are seeking a part-time editorial assistant for Hyphae, our new academic journal. A remote role ideally for PhD students with training and mentoring included. Apply by 15th Feb. Learn more: ow.ly/pbiV50Y8kiu #Jobs #Vacancy #JobsInAcademia #OpenPosition

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join us on Thurs 19th Feb as Prof Ezequiel Di Paolo delivers an unprecedented MLE Friends Talk on the key features of enaction, its lesser known reliance on dialectics, and how language is understood from the enactive perspective. Learn more and register now: ow.ly/9mEu50Y8WhJ

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Calling all artists! We are launching Hyphae, our new academic journal, and are welcoming submissions for a new logo inspired by underground connectedness and the hidden networks of hyphae: relational, interdependent, non-hierarchical. Learn more: ow.ly/TfOj50Y8jCW

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New episode of The Enactive Fold out now! Philosopher and artist Dr Kilian Jörg delves into some of modernity’s insidious problems: the climate crisis, the loss of ritual, polarisation, and ‘the hope gap’. 🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/UyTl50Y0WLl #MindAndLifeEurope #Ecological #Activism

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Mind & Life Europe @mindandlifeeu.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

What sorts of epistemological and ontological outlooks would be conducive to more caring and capacious power structures? Join the discussion at the MLE 2026 Inaugural Panel on Wednesday 28th as we explore our new banner theme, “Empowering through Caring”. 👉Register now: ow.ly/Aswi50Y2Tsl

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